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A Low-Cost Fiber Optic Visible Microspectrometer for the Small Forensic Science Laboratory
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Thomas A. Kubic, Mircea A. Comanescu, Tiffany J. Millett
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microspectrophotometer, forensics, forensic science, criminalistics, fibers, glass, polarized light, microscopy, color, metamerism
|
2024
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February
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13-1
|
|
A Make-Model-Year Case Involving Unusual Primer Chemistry and Good Resources
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Diana M. Wright
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Paint, Make-Model-Year Determination, Automotive Databases, FTIR, Benzoguanamine, PDQ
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2010
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December
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1-2
|
|
A Method for Isolating Very Small Particles from Plastic Explosive Samples
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Andrew M. Bowen
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Composition C4, Dust, Explosives, Forensic Investigation, Plastic Explosives, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Provenance, Scanning Electron Microscope-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), Small Particles, X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
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2013
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January
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4-1
|
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Analysis and discrimination of colored pressure sensitive tape backing by microspectrophotometry
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Susan Gross, Joshua Jorstad
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Colored Tape Backing, Microspectrophotometry, Duct Tape, Electrical Tape
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2019
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December
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9-1
|
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Analysis of Bicomponent Fibers Using Confocal Raman Mapping
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Robyn Weimer, Jennifer Clary, Robert Heintz, Mark Wall
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None
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2012
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August
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3-1
|
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Calcium oxalate crystal identification in kidney tissue
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Larry Peterson
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Ethylene glycol, kidney tissue, calcium oxalate crystals, refractive index, Fourier- transform infrared microspectroscopy (micro-FTIR)
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2019
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December
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9-1
|
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Case Study: Expectations and Interpretations of an Alternate Known Fiber Sample
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Michael J. Bertocchi
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Fiber Comparison, Alternate Known Sample, Microspectrophotometry (MSP)
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2024
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February
|
13-1
|
|
Case Study: Not a Normal Hair Case - an Alpaca Hair Comparison
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Emily Weber
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Hair Comparisons, Alpaca, Microscopic Characteristics, Medulla
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2022
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December
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12-1
|
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Changes Observed in Human Head Hairs Exposed to Heat
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Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl
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Hair, Burnt Hair, Heat Exposure, Hair Exposed to Heat, Forensic Hair Examinations, Microscopic, Hair Characteristics, Arson
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2015
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July
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6-2
|
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Chemical Properties of Selected Plastic-Tipped Bullets
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Melisa C. Thompson, Cady A. Lancaster, Michele G. Banta, Crystal N. Hart, Michael D. Scanlan, Edgard O. Espinoza
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Plastic-tipped Bullets, Ballistic-tip Ammo, FTIR, XRF, Discriminate Analysis
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2012
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August
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3-1
|
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Comparison of Nylon, Polyester, and Olefin Fibers using FTIR and Melting Point Analysis
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Anne E. Kisler-Rao
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Fiber, Nylon, Polyester, Olefin, FTIR, Melting Point
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2015
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January
|
6-1
|
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Conducting and Reporting Paint Data Query (PDQ) Searches
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Diana M. Wright
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Paint Data Query, Make-Model-Year, Spectral Search Libraries
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2021
|
December
|
11-1
|
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Detection of Bullet v. Nail Damage to Textile Fabrics Using Polarized Light Microscopy
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Katherine A. Roberts, Gregory Hogrebe, Galyn Fischer, Amanda R. Davis
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Textile Fabrics, Ductile Fracture, Bullet and Nail Hole Damage, Fiber-end Deformation, Polarized Light Microscopy
|
2018
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November
|
8-1
|
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Determining the Minimum Weight of Soil Samples for Forensic Geological Analysis
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Brittany Claassen, Emma Redman, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino
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Soil, Sample Size, Comparative Analysis
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2022
|
December
|
12-1
|
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Differential Sampling of Contact Surfaces of Footwear to Separate Fractions of Loosely, Moderately and Tightly Held Particles
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David A. Stoney, Paul L. Stoney
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Differential Sampling, Footwear, Contact Surfaces, Particles
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
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Differentiation between Lip Cosmetics Using Raman Spectroscopy
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P. Gardner, M.F. Bertino, Robyn Weimer
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Cosmetics, Lip Gloss, Lip Balm, Raman
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Discrimination of Flat (Sheet) Glass Specimens Having Similar Refractive Indices Using Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
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Scott Ryland
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Forensic, Glass Comparisons, Discrimination Study, X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
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Discrimination of Retail Black Spray Paints
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Scott Ryland
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Forensic, Comparisons, Paint, Spray Paint, Discrimination Study
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Discrimination Power of Automotive Paint Comparisons using a Paint Analytical Scheme
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Amy Reynolds, Kevin Roberts, Alex Thompson, Emily Runt
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Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Automotive Paint, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Comparison Microscope, Paint Analysis
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Distinguishing Coal, Coke, and Other Black Particles
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J.R. Millette, R.S. Brown, J.P. Kyle, W. Turner Jr., W. Hill, and W.R. Boltin
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Opaque particles, coal, anthracite, bituminous, lignite, petroleum coke, peat
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Duct Tape Sourcing Examinations: Developing Investigative Leads using Multiple Resources
|
Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter
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Duct Tapes, Sourcing, FTIR, SEM/EDS, XRD, Py-GC/MS, Reference Collections
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Evaluation of Automotive Lenses for Forensic Applications by FTIR, PGC, and Raman Spectroscopy
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Susan T. Gross, Robert Duevel, Jeffrey Wilson, José R. Almirall
|
Forensic Science, Plastics, Taillights, Automotive Lenses
|
2015
|
July
|
6-2
|
|
Evaluation of Duct Tape Physical Characteristics: Part I - Within-Roll Variability
|
Kiersten LaPorte, Robyn Weimer
|
forensic science, trace evidence, duct tape, within-roll variability, physical characteristics
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Evaluation of Eight Mounting Media and Acrylic Microscope Slides for Hair and Fiber Microscopy
|
Maria Lawas, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joshua D. Friedman, Joseph Donfack
|
Fiber Analysis, Light Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, Mounting Medium
|
2021
|
December
|
11-1
|
|
Evaluation of Refractive Index Values for Permount®
|
Larry Peterson
|
Permount®, Refractive Index
|
2017
|
March
|
7-1
|
|
Evaluation of the Evidentiary Value of Cable Ties
|
Celeste Lambert, Brandi Clark, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino
|
Cable Ties, Database, Class Characteristics, Striations
|
2020
|
December
|
10-1
|
|
Flexible Sealants – An Analysis
|
Steven Stone
|
Flexible Sealants, IR, SEM, Py-GC-MS, PLM
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Forensic Analysis and Discrimination of Duct Tapes
|
Andria H. Mehltretter, Maureen J. Bradley
|
Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Duct Tape, Discrimination, Stereomicroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffractometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
|
2012
|
August
|
3-1
|
|
Forensic Applications of Foraminifera
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
Forensic geology, forensic geoscience, forensic soil analysis, microfossils, foraminifera
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Forensic Examination of Ceramic Frit on Automotive Glass
|
Troy Ernst, Kris Gates, Christine Gregory, Chris Hamburg
|
Ceramic Frit; Automotive Glass; XRF; Elemental Analysis; Trace Evidence
|
2020
|
December
|
10-1
|
|
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Fabric and Cordage
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Forensic Fiber Examination Guidelines: Infrared Analysis of Textile Fibers
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Glitter as a Source of Trace Evidence
|
Susan Gross, Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl
|
Glitter, Trace, Trace Evidence
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Glycol Ethers: A New Category of Oxygenated Solvents Encountered in Fire Debris Samples
|
Troy Ernst, Kevin Streeter
|
Fire Debris, Oxygenated Solvents, Glycol Ethers, DOWANOL, Scented Oils, Air Fresheners, GC/MS
|
2013
|
August
|
4-2
|
|
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2014
|
January
|
5-1
|
|
Guideline for Forensic Examination of Pressure Sensitive Tapes
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Guideline for Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Guideline for Using Light Microscopy in Forensic Examinations of Tape Components
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Guideline for Using Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations
|
SWGMAT
|
None
|
2011
|
December
|
2-1
|
|
Identification of a Cyclopentyl Nitrite Inhalant
|
Christopher R. Bommarito
|
Cyclopentyl Nitrite, Cyclopentyl Nitrate, Cyclopentanol, Butyl Nitrite, Poppers
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Identification of General Unknowns
|
Andrew M. Bowen
|
General Unknowns, Stereomicroscopy, Polarized Light Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Micro-spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Raman Micro-spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Microchemistry
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Identification of Modern Automotive Paint Systems using Paint Data Query (PDQ): A Collaborative Study
|
Tamara Hodgins, Andrew Ho, Mark Sandercock
|
Automotive Paint, Paint Database, Paint Data Query, PDQ, Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR, Collaborative Study
|
2015
|
December
|
6-3
|
|
In-house Validation of Classification of Glass Type by Assessment of XRF Elemental Ratios
|
Kris Gates, Carly Sizelove, Anne Young
|
Glass, Classification, X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), Sheet, Container
|
2024
|
February
|
13-1
|
|
Intra-Roll and Intra-Jumbo Roll Variation of Duct Tapes
|
Andria H. Mehltretter, Diana M. Wright, Joshua R. Dettman, Michael A. Smith
|
Duct Tape, Variation, Stereomicroscopy, Scrim Count, Width, Thickness, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Statistical Analysis, Jumbo Roll
|
2015
|
January
|
6-1
|
|
Little Variation Exists Between Laboratory Procedures for the Microscopical Examination of Human Hair
|
Nancy E. Murphy, Amy Reynolds, Adam B. Hall
|
Trace Evidence, Hair Analysis, Microscopical Hair Examination
|
2018
|
November
|
8-1
|
|
Measurement and Variation of UV Absorbers within Multi-Year Samples of Automotive Clear Coat Paint
|
Steven Stone, Margaret Barber, Ronald Wojciechowski, Paul Martin
|
None
|
2013
|
January
|
4-1
|
|
Microscopical Identification of 19th Century Corset Cording Fibers
|
Kelly M. Brinsko
|
Hair Degradation, Hair Identification, Human Remains, Skeleton, Cording, Binder, Historic Textiles, Fiber Identification, Fabric, Clothing, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Stereomicroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scale Casts, Chloroform, Norland Optical Adhesive (NOA)
|
2010
|
December
|
1-2
|
|
Microscopy of Feathers: A Practical Guide for Forensic Feather Identification
|
Carla J. Dove, Sandra L. Koch
|
Forensics, Feathers, Microscopy, Identification, Downy Barbs
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|
|
Microspectrophotometry (MSP) of Blood - An Update
|
Larry K. Peterson
|
Forensic Science, Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, MSP, Blood
|
2010
|
June
|
1-1
|