Exploiting high resolution Fourier transform spectroscopy to inform the development of a quantum cascade laser based explosives detection systems

Felicity Carlysle (Lead / Corresponding author), Niamh Nic Daeid, Erwan Normand, Michael McCulloch

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Abstract

Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is regularly used in forensic analysis, however the application of high resolution Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy for the detection of explosive materials and explosive precursors has not been fully explored. This project aimed to develop systematically a protocol for the analysis of explosives and precursors using Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy and basic data analysis to enable the further development of a quantum cascade laser (QCL) based airport detection system. This paper details the development of the protocol and results of the initial analysis of compounds of interest.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptics and Photonics for Counterterrorism, Crime Fighting, and Defence VIII
EditorsColin Lewis, Douglas Burgess
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
EventOptics and Photonics for Counterterrorism, Crime Fighting, and Defence VIII - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 24 Sept 201226 Sept 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8546
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceOptics and Photonics for Counterterrorism, Crime Fighting, and Defence VIII
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period24/09/1226/09/12

Keywords

  • explosives detection
  • high resolution
  • Infrared spectroscopy
  • quantum cascade laser

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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