Laser-Based Detection Methods for Explosives

Abstract

Many well-known explosive detection techniques such as mass spectrometry and chromatography rely on close-contact sampling of surface residues or explosive vapors. Effective detection of explosive materials using laser-based methods has been demonstrated in close-contact and standoff (tens of meters) configurations. This work reviews the current technical progress in laser-based explosive detection methods such as infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, terahertz spectroscopy, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, and photo fragmentation. The potential for standoff detection using these techniques is also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA474060

Entities

People

  • Andrzej W. Miziolek
  • Chase A. Munson
  • Frank C. De Lucia Jr.
  • Jennifer L Gottfried
  • Kevin L. McNesby

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives Detection
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Pulses
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Light Sources
  • Liquid Explosives
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Spectroscopy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy