Raman scattering spectroscopy for explosives identification

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Abstract

Real time detection and identification of explosives at a standoff distance is a major issue in efforts to develop defense against so-called Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). It is recognized that the only technique, which is potentially capable to standoff detection of minimal amounts of explosives is laser-based spectroscopy. LDS technique belongs to trace detection, namely to its micro-particles variety. We applied gated Raman and time-resolved luminescence spectroscopy for detection of main explosive materials, both factory and homemade. Raman system was developed and tested by LDS for field remote detection and identification of minimal amounts of explosives on relevant surfaces at a distance of up to 30 meters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLaser Source Technology for Defense and Security III
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventLaser Source Technology for Defense and Security III - Orlando, FL, United States
Duration: 9 Apr 200710 Apr 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume6552
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceLaser Source Technology for Defense and Security III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando, FL
Period9/04/0710/04/07

Keywords

  • Cross section
  • Explosives Resonance Raman spectra
  • Luminescence

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