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Counterterrorist Detection Techniques of Explosives

Yinon, Jehuda

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Table of Contentsvii
  • Introductionix
  • About the Editorxi
  • Contributorsxiii
  • Chapter 1 Detection of Explosives by Chemiluminescence1
  • 1. Introduction3
  • 2. Chemiluminescence systems in explosive analysis8
  • 3. Using chemiluminescence as detection technology in security36
  • References37
  • Chapter 2 Detection of Explosives by Mass Spectrometry41
  • 1. Introduction43
  • 2. Mass spectrometry – principles of operation43
  • 3. Detection of explosives by mass spectrometry methods48
  • 4. Miniature and mobile mass spectrometers54
  • 5. Conclusions58
  • References58
  • Chapter 3 Explosives Detection Using Differential Mobility Spectrometry61
  • 1. Introduction63
  • 2. Background and principles of DMS67
  • 3. Technology of DMS73
  • 4. Studies of explosives by field asymmetric IMS76
  • 5. Explosives determination with a micro-fabricated differential mobility spectrometer78
  • 6. Fast GC with DMS80
  • 7. The EGIS Defender: a commercial high-speed GC–DMS analyzer85
  • 8. Next developments in DMS and IMS determinations of explosives85
  • 9. Conclusions88
  • Acknowledgments88
  • References88
  • Chapter 4 Electrochemical Sensing of Explosives91
  • 1. Introduction93
  • 2. Electrochemistry of explosive materials94
  • 3. Easy-to-use disposable electrode strips for explosives95
  • 4. Real-time electrochemical monitoring96
  • 5. Lab-on-a-chip electrochemical detection of explosives102
  • 6. Conclusions106
  • Acknowledgments106
  • References106
  • Chapter 5 Explosive Vapor Detection Using Microcantilever Sensors109
  • 1. Introduction111
  • 2. Theory112
  • 3. Apparatus114
  • 4. PARC for analyte identification118
  • 5. Results and discussion121
  • 6. Conclusions128
  • Acknowledgments129
  • References129
  • Chapter 6 Neutron Techniques for Detection of Explosives131
  • 1. Introduction133
  • 2. Neutron techniques135
  • 3. Practical issues141
  • 4. Summary151
  • References153
  • Chapter 7 Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance Detection of Explosives157
  • 1. Introduction159
  • 2. Basic NQR Physics159
  • 3. NQR detection hardware167
  • 4. Signal excitation methods177
  • 5. NQR explosives detection185
  • 6. Outlook193
  • References193
  • Chapter 8 X-ray Diffraction Imaging for Explosives Detection199
  • 1. Introduction and history of X-ray diffraction imaging201
  • 2. Physical principles of XDI206
  • 3. XRD characterization of explosives220
  • 4. Tomographic imaging techniques221
  • 5. Next-generation XDI227
  • 6. Future outlook232
  • Acknowledgments233
  • References233
  • Chapter 9 Detection of Explosives by Millimeter-wave Imaging237
  • 1. Introduction239
  • 2. Background240
  • 3. Millimeter-wave imaging system architectures and components245
  • 4. Imaging system design considerations249
  • 5. Millimeter-wave imaging systems and results254
  • 6. Conclusion272
  • Acknowledgments273
  • References274
  • Chapter 10 Laser-based Detection Methods of Explosives279
  • 1. Introduction281
  • 2. Detection of explosives using laser-based vibrational spectroscopy281
  • 3. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)292
  • 4. Other laser-based methods for explosive detection299
  • References316
  • Chapter 11 Detection of Explosives by Terahertz Imaging323
  • 1. Introduction325
  • 2. Terahertz radiation326
  • 3. Terahertz imaging techniques335
  • 4. Interferometric imaging with terahertz342
  • 5. Experimental terahertz imaging347
  • 6. Interferometric image analysis356
  • 7. Conclusions and challenges361
  • Acknowledgments362
  • References362
  • Chapter 12 Explosives Detection Personnel Portals367
  • 1. Introduction369
  • 2. Trace and anomaly portal technologies: overview370
  • 3. Trace detection portal: background371
  • 4. Anomaly detection portals383
  • 5. Future development of personnel portals390
  • References390
  • Chapter 13 Biological Detection of Explosives395
  • 1. Introduction397
  • 2. Canine detection397
  • 3. Instrumental options402
  • 4. Choosing between canine and instrumental detection404
  • 5. Alternative biological detectors407
  • 6. The canines take on explosives408
  • 7. Conducting the certification424
  • 8. Conclusions429
  • References430
  • Index433
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780444522047
  • ISBN-13 9780080545202
  • Author Yinon, Jehuda
  • Category Science
  • Subject Analytic

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The detection of hidden explosives has become an issue of utmost importance in recent years. While terrorism is not new to the international community, recent terrorist attacks have raised the issue of detection of explosives and have generated a great demand for rapid, sensitive and reliable methods for detecting hidden explosives. Counterterrorist Detection Techniques of Explosives covers recent advances in this area of research including vapor and trace detection techniques (chemiluminescence, mass spectrometry, ion mobility spectrometry, electrochemical methods and micromechanical sensors, such as microcantilevers) and bulk detection techniques (neutron techniques, nuclear quadrupole resonance, x-ray diffraction imaging, millimeter-wave imaging, terahertz imaging and laser techniques). This book will be of interest to any scientists involved in the design and application of security screening technologies including new sensors and detecting devices which will prevent the smuggling of bombs and explosives.

* Covers latest advances in vapor and trace detection techniques and bulk detection techniques
* Reviews both current techniques and those in advanced stages of development
* Techniques that are described in detail, including its principles of operation, as well as its applications in the detection of explosives