Counterterrorist Detection Techniques of Explosives, - Hardcover

Jehuda Yinon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0444522042 ISBN 13: 9780444522047

Publisher: Elsevier, 2007

Synopsis

The detection of hidden explosives has become an issue of utmost importance in recent years. While terrorism is not new to the international community, recent terrorist attacks have raised the issue of detection of explosives and have generated a great demand for rapid, sensitive and reliable methods for detecting hidden explosives. Counterterrorist Detection Techniques of Explosives covers recent advances in this area of research including vapor and trace detection techniques (chemiluminescence, mass spectrometry, ion mobility spectrometry, electrochemical methods and micromechanical sensors, such as microcantilevers) and bulk detection techniques (neutron techniques, nuclear quadrupole resonance, x-ray diffraction imaging, millimeter-wave imaging, terahertz imaging and laser techniques). This book will be of interest to any scientists involved in the design and application of security screening technologies including new sensors and detecting devices which will prevent the smuggling of bombs and explosives.

* Covers latest advances in vapor and trace detection techniques and bulk detection techniques* Reviews both current techniques and those in advanced stages of development* Techniques that are described in detail, including its principles of operation, as well as its applications in the detection of explosives

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Review

A must-have reference work detailing explosive detection technologies and techniques

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0444522042
• ISBN 13: 9780444522047
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 454