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Some Applications of an Argon Ion Laser in Forensic Science

NCJ Number
84214
Journal
Forensic Science International Volume: 20 Issue: 2 Dated: (September/October 1982) Pages: 179-190
Author(s)
K E Creer
Date Published
1982
Length
12 pages
Annotation
A two watt argon ion laser has been in use in the Metropolitan Police Laboratory (London, England) for about six months.
Abstract
During this time it has been applied to a number of cases with considerable success. Shoeprints, fingerprints, erased writing, differences in inks, transfer of inks to other surfaces, stains on clothing, differences in paints, fibres and interference patterns in glass have all been either detected or enhanced when conventional techniques have failed. (Publisher abstract modified)

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