Autore	BRAVO, Alberto
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Napoli : Edizioni scientifiche italiane, copyr. 2001
Descrizione fisica	299 p. ; 24 cm
Disciplina	363.256
Collana	Strumenti
Soggetto topico	Perizie grafiche Grafologia
ISBN	88-495-0046-7
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	ita
Record Nr.	UNISA-990001004630203316

Pubbl/distr/stampa	Amsterdam ; ; Oxford, : Elsevier, 2009
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (303 p.)
Disciplina	363.256 662.2
Altri autori (Persone)	MarshallMaurice OxleyJimmie Carol <1953->
Soggetto topico	Explosives - Detection Chemistry, Technical
ISBN	9786612711442 9781282711440 128271144X 9780080923147 0080923143
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Front Cover; Aspects of Explosives Detection; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; List of Contributors; Chapter 1 The Detection Problem; 1 Explosive Detection Technology - The Impetus; 2 The Problem; 3 Detection Technologies; Chapter 2 Explosives: The Threats and the Materials; 1 Devices and Explosives; 2 Fundamentals of Explosives; 2.1 Usage of explosives; 2.2 Detonation and deflagration; 2.3 Primary and secondary explosives; 2.4 Energy release, explosive output, and critical diameter; 2.5 Chemistry of some common explosives; 2.6 Military explosives; 2.7 Plastic explosives 2.8 Commercial explosives2.9 Propellants; 2.10 Terrorist use of homemade explosives; 2.11 Peroxide explosives; 2.12 Exotic explosives; 2.13 Energetic salts; 2.14 Non-solid explosives; 3 Implications for Detection; Chapter 3 Detection of Explosives by Dogs; 1 Introduction; 2 The Scientific Basis of Explosives Detection by Dogs; 2.1 What do dogs detect?; 2.2 Sensitivity; 2.3 Specificity; 2.4 Dynamic range; 2.5 Generalization; 2.6 Duty cycle; 2.7 Robustness; 3 Training, Evaluation and Maintenance; 4 Conclusions; Chapter 4 Colorimetric Detection of Explosives; 1 Introduction 2 Nitroaromatic Explosives3 Nitrate Esters and Nitramines; 4 Improvised Explosives Not Containing Nitro Groups; 5 Peroxide-Based Explosives; 6 Urea Nitrate; 7 Field Tests; Chapter 5 Nuclear Technologies; 1 Basis for Detection; 2 Physics Underlying Nuclear Detection Methods; 2.1 Detection principles; 2.2 Neutron sources; 2.3 Detectors; 3 Survey of Neutron-Based Detection Approaches; 3.1 Thermal neutron activation; 3.2 Fast neutron activation; 3.3 Fast neutron-associated particle; 3.4 Pulsed fast neutron transmission spectroscopy; 3.5 Pulsed fast neutron analysis 4 Survey of Non-Neutron-Based Nuclear Detection Methods4.1 Nuclear resonance absorption; 4.2 Nuclear quadrupole resonance; 4.3 Nuclear resonance fluorescence; 5 Problems with the Use of Nuclear Techniques for Explosive Detection; 5.1 Field deployment of neutron sources; 5.2 Health hazards because of radiation; 5.3 Material activation; 5.4 Neutron shielding; 5.5 Public perception of radiation; 6 Summary; Chapter 6 X-ray Technologies; 1 Introduction; 2 X-ray Physics; 2.1 Production of X-rays; 2.2 Attenuation of X-rays; 2.3 X-ray detectors; 2.4 Dual-energy X-ray; 2.5 Effective atomic number 3 History of X-Ray Screening Technology3.1 Early history; 3.2 Linear array X-ray scanners; 3.3 Material discrimination; 3.4 Automated detection; 3.5 Other advancements in X-ray screening; 3.6 Cargo scanners; 4 X-Ray Inspection Systems; 4.1 Conventional transmission; 4.2 Dual-energy transmission systems; 4.3 Multi-view systems; 4.4 Scatter-based systems; 4.5 Coherent X-ray scatter; 5 Conclusion; Chapter 7 CT Technologies; 1 Introduction; 2 Features of X-ray CT Imaging; 3 Principles of CT Imaging; 3.1 Single-slice CT; 3.2 Multislice CT; 3.3 Dual-energy CT; 4 CT Scanner Operation 5 CT Scanner Design Considerations
Record Nr.	UNINA-9911006597103321

Pubbl/distr/stampa	Hoboken, NJ, : J. Wiley & Sons, c2007
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (490 p.)
Disciplina	363.256 363.2562
Altri autori (Persone)	BlackledgeRobert D
Soggetto topico	Forensic sciences Criminal investigation
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-280-93523-5 9786610935239 0-470-16693-2 0-470-16690-8
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Forensic Analysis on the Cutting Edge; Contents; Preface; Foreword; Contributors; 1. All that Glitters Is Gold!; 1.1 What Is Glitter?; 1.2 The Ideal Contact Trace; 1.2.1 Nearly Invisible; 1.2.2 High Probability of Transfer and Retention; 1.2.3 Highly Individualistic; 1.2.4 Quickly and Easily Collected, Separated, and Concentrated; 1.2.5 Easily Characterized; 1.2.6 Computerized Database Capability; 1.3 Characterization Methods; 1.3.1 Color; 1.3.2 Morphology; 1.3.3 Shape; 1.3.4 Size; 1.3.5 Specific Gravity; 1.3.6 Thickness; 1.3.7 Cross Section; 1.3.8 Infrared Spectra 1.3.9 Raman Microspectroscopy1.3.10 Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy; 1.4 Glitter as Evidence in Criminal Cases; References; 2. Forensic Analysis of Automotive Airbag Contact-Not Just a Bag of Hot Air; 2.1 History of Airbags; 2.2 How Do Airbags Work?; 2.3 Types of Forensic Evidence to Look for; 2.4 Airbag Case Reports and Examples; 2.5 Changes that Are Occurring; 2.6 Final Discussion; References; 3. Ink Analysis Using UV Laser Desorption Mass Spectrometry; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The Instrumentation; 3.3 The Analyte Target Molecules 3.4 LDMS for the Analysis of Dyes in Pen Inks3.5 Related Applications; 3.6 LDMS Analyses that "Don't Work"; 3.7 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; 4. Condom Trace Evidence in Sexual Assaults: Recovery and Characterization; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Forensic Significance; 4.1.2 Production, Sale, and Use of Condoms; 4.1.3 Condom Production; 4.2 Examination for Condom Residue Traces; 4.3 Forensic Evaluation of the Substances and Examinations; 4.4 Case Studies; References; 5. Latent Invisible Trace Evidence: Chemical Detection Strategies; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Latent Bloodstain Detection 5.3 Fingerprint Detection with Near-Infrared Dyes5.4 Pepper Spray Detection; 5.4.1 Pepper Spray Detection Using Near-Infrared Fluorescent Dyes; 5.4.2 Pepper Spray Detection Using Chemical Derivatization; References; 6. Applications of Cathodoluminescence in Forensic Science; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Theory; 6.2.1 Luminescence Terminology; 6.2.2 Electron Source; 6.2.3 Cathodoluminesence; 6.2.4 Limitations; 6.3 Instrumentation; 6.3.1 Electron Source; 6.3.2 Microscope; 6.3.3 Camera; 6.3.4 Spectrometer; 6.3.5 SEM-CL; 6.4 Techniques and Forensic Considerations; 6.4.1 Instrumental Conditions 6.4.2 Sample Preparation and Preservation6.4.3 Image Collection; 6.4.4 Spectral Collection; 6.4.5 Luminescence Fading; 6.4.6 Sample Alteration; 6.5 Luminescent Minerals; 6.5.1 Calcium Carbonate Group; 6.5.2 Feldspar Group; 6.5.3 Quartz; 6.5.4 Accessory Minerals; 6.6 Forensic Applications; 6.6.1 Screening and Comparison; 6.6.2 Identification; 6.6.3 Authentication; 6.6.4 Provenance; 6.7 Geological Samples: Soil and Sand; 6.8 Anthropogenic Materials; 6.8.1 Cement and Concrete; 6.8.2 Slag, Fly Ash, and Bottom Ash; 6.8.3 Glass; 6.8.4 Paint; 6.8.5 Duct Tape; 6.9 Conclusions and Outlook Acknowledgments
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910143573103321

Autore	Wileman Julie
Pubbl/distr/stampa	Barnsley, England : , : Pen & Sword Archaeology, , 2015
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (214 p.)
Disciplina	363.256
Soggetto topico	Criminology - History Crime - History Forensic archaeology
Soggetto genere / forma	Electronic books.
ISBN	1-4738-5979-4
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Nota di contenuto	Cover; Title page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Figures; List of Plates; Chapter 1: Archaeology, History, Crime and Punishment; Chapter 2: Ancient Crimes; Chapter 3: Classical Crimes; Chapter 4: Dark Age Crimes; Chapter 5: Medieval Crimes; Chapter 6: Early Modern Crime; Chapter 7: Crime in the Industrial Age; Chapter 8: Victorian and Edwardian Crime; Notes; Bibliography
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910464066603321

Pubbl/distr/stampa	London, England : , : IntechOpen, , [2021]
Descrizione fisica	1 online resource (120 pages) : illustrations
Disciplina	363.256
Soggetto topico	Trace evidence - Analysis
ISBN	1-83968-645-6
Formato	Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico	Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione	eng
Record Nr.	UNINA-9910586685703321