Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy in Forensic Science

Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy in Forensic Science

Editor(s): John M. Chalmers, Howell G. M. Edwards, Michael D. Hargreaves

Published Online: 10 JAN 2012 09:14PM EST

Print ISBN: 9780470749067

Online ISBN: 9781119962328

DOI: 10.1002/9781119962328

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This book will provide a survey of the major areas in which information derived from vibrational spectroscopy investigations and studies have contributed to the benefit of forensic science, either in a complementary or a unique way. This is highlighted by examples taken from real case studies and analyses of forensic relevance, which provide a focus for current and future applications and developments.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xxviii)

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      Colour Plates (pages c1–c32)

  3. Section I: Introduction

    1. Chapter 1

      Introduction and Scope (pages 1–7)

      John M. Chalmers, Howell G. M. Edwards and Michael D. Hargreaves

    2. Chapter 2

      Vibrational Spectroscopy Techniques: Basics and Instrumentation (pages 9–44)

      John M. Chalmers, Howell G. M. Edwards and Michael D. Hargreaves

    3. Chapter 3

      Vibrational Spectroscopy Sampling Techniques (pages 45–86)

      John M. Chalmers, Howell G. M. Edwards and Michael D. Hargreaves

  4. Section II: Criminal Scene

    1. Chapter 4

      Criminal Forensic Analysis (pages 87–109)

      Edward G. Bartick

    2. Chapter 4.1

      Forensic Analysis of Hair by Infrared Spectroscopy (pages 111–120)

      Kathryn S. Kalasinsky

    3. Chapter 4.2

      Raman Spectroscopy for Forensic Analysis of Household and Automotive Paints (pages 121–135)

      Steven E. J. Bell, Samantha P. Stewart and W. James Armstrong

    4. Chapter 4.3

      Raman Spectroscopy for the Characterisation of Inks on Written Documents (pages 137–151)

      A. Guedes and A. C. Prieto

    5. Chapter 4.4

      Forensic Analysis of Fibres by Vibrational Spectroscopy (pages 153–169)

      Peter M. Fredericks

    6. Chapter 4.5

      In Situ Crime Scene Analysis (pages 171–184)

      Edward G. Bartick

    7. Chapter 4.6

      Raman Spectroscopy Gains Currency (pages 185–204)

      R. Withnall, A. Reip and J. Silver

  5. Section III: Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security

    1. Chapter 5

      Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security (pages 205–232)

      Vincent Otieno-Alego and Naomi Speers

    2. Chapter 5.1

      Tracing Bioagents – a Vibrational Spectroscopic Approach for a Fast and Reliable Identification of Bioagents (pages 233–250)

      P. Rösch, U. Münchberg, S. Stöckel and J. Popp

    3. Chapter 5.2

      Raman Spectroscopic Studies of Explosives and Precursors: Applications and Instrumentation (pages 251–273)

      Mary L. Lewis, Ian R. Lewis and Peter R. Griffiths

    4. Chapter 5.3

      Handheld Raman and FT-IR Spectrometers (pages 275–287)

      Michael D. Hargreaves, Robert L. Green, Wayne Jalenak, Christopher D. Brown and Craig Gardner

    5. Chapter 5.4

      Non-Invasive Detection of Concealed Liquid and Powder Explosives Using Spatially Offset Raman spectroscopy (pages 289–294)

      Kevin Buckley and Pavel Matousek

    6. Chapter 5.5

      Terahertz Frequency Spectroscopy and its Potential for Security Applications (pages 295–314)

      Andrew D. Burnett, John E. Cunningham, A. Giles Davies, Paul Dean and Edmund H. Linfield

  6. Section IV: Drugs and Drugs of Abuse

    1. Chapter 6

      Raman Spectroscopy of Drugs of Abuse (pages 315–337)

      Steven E. J. Bell, Samantha P. Stewart and S. James Speers

    2. Chapter 6a

      Drugs of Abuse – Application of Handheld FT-IR and Raman Spectrometers (pages 339–349)

      Michael D. Hargreaves

    3. Chapter 6b

      Non-Invasive Detection of Illicit Drugs Using Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (pages 351–356)

      Kevin Buckley and Pavel Matousek

    4. Chapter 6c

      Detection of Drugs of Abuse Using Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (pages 357–366)

      Karen Faulds and W. Ewen Smith

  7. Part V: Art

    1. Chapter 7

      Vibrational Spectroscopy as a Tool for Tracing Art Forgeries (pages 367–381)

      A. Deneckere, P. Vandenabeele and L. Moens

    2. Chapter 7a

      Identification of Dyes and Pigments by Vibrational Spectroscopy (pages 383–399)

      Juan Manuel Madariaga

    3. Chapter 7b

      The Vinland Map: An Authentic Relic of Early Exploration or a Modern Forgery – Raman Spectroscopy in a Pivotal Role? (pages 401–407)

      Howell G. M. Edwards

    4. Chapter 7c

      Study of Manuscripts by Vibrational Spectroscopy (pages 409–417)

      Lucia Burgio

  8. Part VI: Archaeology and Mineralogy

    1. Chapter 8

      Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy: Forensic Applications in Mineralogy (pages 419–445)

      J. Jehlička

    2. Chapter 8a

      Identification of Ivory by Conventional Backscatter Raman and SORS (pages 447–454)

      Michael D. Hargreaves and Howell G.M. Edwards

    3. Chapter 8b

      Applications to the Study of Gems and Jewellery (pages 455–468)

      Lore Kiefert, Marina Epelboym, Hpone-Phyo Kan-Nyunt and Susan Paralusz

    4. Chapter 8c

      Raman Spectroscopy of Ceramics and Glasses (pages 469–479)

      Paola Ricciardi and Philippe Colomban

    5. Chapter 8d

      Raman Spectroscopy at Longer Excitation Wavelengths Applied to the Forensic Analysis of Archaeological Specimens: A Novel Aspect of Forensic Geoscience (pages 481–511)

      Howell G.M. Edwards

  9. Part VII: Counterfeit Consumer Products

    1. Chapter 9

      Counterfeit Consumer Products (pages 513–559)

      Andrew J. O'neil

    2. Chapter 9a

      Raman Spectroscopy for the Analysis of Counterfeit Tablets (pages 561–572)

      Kaho Kwok and Lynne S. Taylor

    3. Chapter 9b

      Examination of Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Labels (pages 573–582)

      Mark R. Witkowski and Mary W. Carrabba

    4. Chapter 9c

      Vibrational Spectroscopy for “Food Forensics” (pages 583–592)

      Victoria L. Brewster and Royston Goodacre

    5. Chapter 9d

      Infrared Spectroscopy for the Detection of Adulteration in Foods (pages 593–602)

      Banu Özen and Figen Tokatli

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      Index (pages 603–618)

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