Citation

Izake EL. Forensic Sci. Int. 2010; 202(1-3): 1-8.

Affiliation

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science & Technology, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St., Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia. e.kiriakous@qut.edu.au

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.forsciint.2010.03.020

PMID

20395087

Abstract

Modern detection and identification of chemical and biological hazards within the forensic and homeland security contexts may well require conducting the analysis in field while adapting a non-contact approach to the hazard. Technological achievements on both surface and resonance enhancement Raman scattering re-developed Raman spectroscopy to become the most adaptable spectroscopy technique for stand-off and non-contact analysis of hazards. On the other hand, spatially offset Raman spectroscopy proved to be very valuable for non-invasive chemical analysis of hazards concealed within non-transparent containers and packaging.

Language: en