Laser-based optical detection of explosives /

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 r...

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Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Pellegrino, Paul M., 1967- (Editor), Holthoff, Ellen L. (Editor), Farrell, Mikella E. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2015]
Series:Devices, circuits, and systems.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 393 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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