A Photoluminescence-Based Field Method for Detection of Traces of Explosives

We report a photoluminescence-based field method for detecting traces of explosives. In its standard version, the method utilizes a commercially available color spot test kit for treating explosive traces on filter paper after swabbing. The colored products are fluorescent under illumination with a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: E. Roland Menzel, Laird W. Menzel, Jake R. Schwierking
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2004-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2004.126