The detection of explosives and explosive-related compounds has become a heightened
priority in recent years for homeland security and counter-terrorism applications. There has …

There has been a huge increase in instrument development for trace detection of explosives
in the past 3 years. This is especially true for methods that can be used at a stand off …

Detection and quantification of trace chemicals is a major thrust of analytical chemistry. In
recent years much effort has been spent developing detection systems for priority pollutants …

Existing and Potential Standoff Explosives Detection Techniques examines the scientific
techniques currently used as the basis for explosives detection and determines whether …

There is at present an urgent need for trace detection of high explosives, with applications to
screening of people, packages, luggage, and vehicles. A great concern, because of recent …

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 …

Detection of explosives in situ is of major importance in several applications: finding hidden
explosives in airport luggage and in mail; screening of personnel for concealed explosives; …

Previous reviews have discussed in a qualitative manner the various highly sensitive
analytical techniques for detecting minute traces of explosive material. However, there is no …

Forensic and Environmental Detection of Explosives is the first comprehensive book on the
detection of explosives. It combines the two main fields of application:* Forensic detection of …

The number and capability of explosives detection and analysis methods have increased
substantially since the publication of the Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry special …