Method and apparatus for stand-off chemical detection

Details Method and apparatus for stand-off chemical detection Method and apparatus for stand-off chemical detection

2007-11-20

2007-11-20

Lauchman, Layla G. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

With sample excitation

C250S459100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10524467

ABSTRACT:
A method, suitable for stand off analysis of a sample (2), comprising: (i) using an excitation means (6) to vaporise the sample (2) thereby producing a vapour plume (10) of molecular species; and (ii) using an analytical means (12) to analyse molecular species within the vapour plume (10) wherein the analytical means (12) analyses the molecular emission spectra of the vapour plume (10). The invention also relates to a kit and an apparatus for use with the same.

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