Fingerprint Detection with Lasers / Edition 2

by E. Roland Menzel

Overview

Offers up-to-date treatment of fingerprint detection with lasers, including basic principles and equipment, established photoluminescence-based detection techniques and a range of emerging techniques. This second edition summarizes information on time-resolved fingerprint detection, transition selection rules, image intensifiers and CCD cameras, uses of photoluminescence in criminalistics, and scientific principles underlying figerprint detection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824719746
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/03/1999
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Light, spectra and lasers; light sources; spectroscopic and imaging instrumentation; spectral measurements; time-resolved imaging; fingerprint detection not based on photoluminescence; photoluminescence-based physical treatments; photoluminescence-based chemical treatments; excitation optimization and filters; time-resolved fingerprint detection; photoluminescence in physical evidence examination generally. Appendices: image processing; probability in fingerprint identification; vendors.

Editorial Reviews

"This book. . .should be read carefully by those contemplating installation of a laser to become aware of [its] special needs and limitations. . .. I would highly recommend it for reading by all those in latent fingerprint work, especially those testifying as experts. "
—-The Police Chief
". . .a comprehensive treatment of a singular development in the history of forensic identification. It will be of value to those who find, record, and identify fingerprints, and must also explain these activities in adversarial arenas. The book is well-organized and specific sections are easily located....Diagrams and figures assist greatly in the understanding of the science. "
—-Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal

From the Publisher

...a comprehensive treatment of a singular development in the history of forensic identification. It will be of value to those who find, record, and identify fingerprints, and must also explain these activities in adversarial arenas. The book is well—organized and specific sections are easily located....Diagrams and figures assist greatly in the understanding of the science.

Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal

This book...should be read carefully by those contemplating installation of a laser to become aware of [its] special needs and limitations.... "I would highly recommend it for reading by all those in latent fingerprint work, especially those testifying as experts.

Police Chief

Reflecting significant advances in the field since the first edition appeared in 1980, this volume provides an updated treatment of fingerprint detection with lasers. The first section deals with basic principles, spectroscopic instrumentation, light sources, imaging techniques, and related topics. Fingerprint treatments are addressed in the second part, including emerging treatments that lend themselves to background fluorescence suppression by time-resolved means. Photoluminescence applications in criminalistics are also presented. Includes plentiful b&w diagrams and illustrations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

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