Abstract
Improvised explosive materials (IE) present a potent measurement/detection challenge. Some materials are well-identified with traditional instrumentation; those mixed with metal powders are not. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy adds needed capability to the detection arsenal of first-responders.
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