Comparison of Visible and Near-Infrared Raman Cross-Sections of Explosives in Solution and in the Solid State

Raman cross-sections of explosives in solution and in the solid state have been measured using visible and near-infrared excitation via secondary calibration. These measurements are valuable for both fundamental scientific purposes and applications in the standoff detection of explosives. The explos...

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Published in:	Applied spectroscopy Vol. 66; no. 6; pp. 636 - 643
Main Authors:	Emmons, Erik D., Guicheteau, Jason A., Fountai, Augustus W., Christesen, Steven D.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01-06-2012
Subjects:	Solid state Explosives Solution phase Raman spectroscopy Cross-section Standoff detection
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Summary:	Raman cross-sections of explosives in solution and in the solid state have been measured using visible and near-infrared excitation via secondary calibration. These measurements are valuable for both fundamental scientific purposes and applications in the standoff detection of explosives. The explosive compounds RDX, HMX, TNT, 2,4-DNT, 2,6-DNT, and ammonium nitrate were measured using discrete excitation wavelengths ranging from 532 nm to 785 nm. A comparison of the spectral features and cross-sections between the solid state and solution was performed. Comparison is also made to cross-sections measured with deep ultraviolet excitation.
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ISSN:	0003-7028 1943-3530
DOI:	10.1366/11-06549