Laser-Based Optical Detection of Explosives

ISBN-13: 9781138748057 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017

Opis

This book reviews past, present, and emerging optical laser-based technologies for the detection of explosives. Each chapter is authored by a leading expert on the respective technology, and is structured to offer historical perspective, address current advantages and challenges, and discuss novel research and applications. With the ultimate goal of aiding military and security forces in increasing speed and accuracy of explosive detection and identification, the text covers terahertz, laser-induced breakdown, ultrafast, cavity ringdown, Raman, and reflectance spectroscopy, photodissociation laser-induced fluorescence, hyperspectral imaging, and more.

Spis treści

Laser-Based Optical Detection of Explosives. Additional Considerations for Laser-Based Detection Systems at Standoff Ranges. Standards for Standoff Optical-Based Explosives Detection. Explosives Detection and Analysis by Fusing Deep Ultraviolet Native Fluorescence and Resonance Raman Spectroscopy. Raman Detection of Explosives. Standoff Detection of Explosive Residue via Photodissociation Followed by Laser-Induced Fluorescence. Detection of Explosives Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). Active Mid-Infrared Reflectometry and Hyperspectral Imaging. Infrared Spectroscopy of Explosives Residues: Measurement Techniques and Spectral Analysis. Photothermal Methods for Laser-Based Detection of Explosives. Detecting Explosives and Chemical Weapons Using Cavity-Enhanced Absorption Spectrometry. Detection and Recognition of Explosives Using Terahertz-Frequency Spectroscopic Techniques. Detection of Explosives and Energetic Components via Short-Pulse Laser-Based Techniques.