UV Raman Detection of Chemical Agents
Abstract
Optical detection techniques are attractive because they are non-intrusive and. in the case of vibrational spectroscopy. highly selective. Like infrared absorption and UV fluorescence. Raman spectroscopy has advantages and limitations as a non-contact detection and identification technique. One area where it appears to be well suited is for the detection of liquid and solid contamination on surfaces. In a effort to develop a UV Raman based surface contamination detector, we have measured the UV Raman signatures and cross sections of chemical agents, simulants, and possible interferents as well as a number of toxic industrial chemicals and materials. In addition to the target chemicals, we have also characterized the Raman return from surfaces such as concrete, asphalt, and vegetation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA433079
Entities
People
- Andrew Slaterbeck
- Arthur Sedlacek
- Bennett Corrado
- Daniel Sink
- J. M. Lochner
- Jay P. Jones
- Kristina Gonser
- Steven Christesen
- Thomas Chyba
Organizations
- Edgewood Chemical Biological Center