Ultraviolet resonance Raman spectroscopy of nitroaromatic compounds for standoff detection applications

Erik D. Emmons; Jason A. Guicheteau; Steven D. Christesen; Augustus W. Fountain III

doi:10.1117/12.883202

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6 June 2011 Ultraviolet resonance Raman spectroscopy of nitroaromatic compounds for standoff detection applications

Erik D. Emmons, Jason A. Guicheteau, Steven D. Christesen, Augustus W. Fountain III

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Proceedings Volume 8018, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XII; 80181C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883202
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2011, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Ultraviolet resonance Raman spectroscopy (UVRRS) has been used to examine a variety of different isomers of nitroaromatic molecules. Due to the large cross section enhancements possible, UVRRS has the potential to be a sensitive means for detecting trace quantities of explosives at standoff distances. Since it probes both the electronic and vibrational states of the molecules, it can also be a selective means for differentiating between similar molecules. Resonance Raman spectra will be discussed, along with the different trends that are observed, for the different positional isomers of dinitrobenzene. In addition, spectra for the common explosive 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene will be presented.

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Erik D. Emmons, Jason A. Guicheteau, Steven D. Christesen, and Augustus W. Fountain III "Ultraviolet resonance Raman spectroscopy of nitroaromatic compounds for standoff detection applications", Proc. SPIE 8018, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XII, 80181C (6 June 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.883202

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