{"product_id":"trace-chemical-sensing-of-explosives-hardback-9780471738398","title":"Trace Chemical Sensing of Explosives (Hardback) 9780471738398","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTrace Chemical Sensing of Explosives\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRonald L. Woodfin (Edited by), RL Woodfin (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471738398, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 January 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e392 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 16.3 x 2.5 cm, 0.699 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis timely book covers the most recent developments in the chemical detection of explosives in a variety of environments. Beginning with a broad view of the need for and the potential applications of chemical sensing, the book considers the issue of how to effectively include chemical sensing into systems designed to find hidden explosives devices. Offering a firsthand look at the latest technologies direct from those who are actively developing them, the book features:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA look at the history of the field, including the contributions of recent programs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA brief explanation of the chemistry of various explosives and differences in the place where they may be detected\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to the problems presented by trace element sensing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview and comparison of the technologies currently being used and developed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies of field experiences with chemical sensors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA look at the emerging threat of non-traditional explosives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is an important reference for explosives engineers, systems engineers involved in the development of related devices, government agencies and NGOs involved in demining efforts, military and law enforcement specialists in mines and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), as well as environmental scientists and chemists involved in explosives research.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to providing field workers with knowledge that will help them decide where and how to search for explosives using chemical sensors. It will provide them with an understanding of the potential and the limitations of chemical sensing in their search for and identification of dangerous devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword.  \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART I: FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Chemical Sensing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2. What to Detect?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3. Dangerous Innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4. Where Should We Look For Explosive Molecules?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Structure of Turbulent Chemical Plumes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART II: FIELD EXPERIENCE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Detection of Trace Explosive Signatures in the Marine Environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Explosives Detection Using Ultrasensitive Electronic Vapor Sensors: Field Experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Reflections on Hunting Mines By Aroma Sensing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART III: EXAMPLE SENSING TECHNOLOGIES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Explosives Detection Based on Amplifying Fluorescence Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Ion Mobility Spectrometry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Mass Spectrometry For Security Screening of Explosives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Explosive Vapor Detection Using Microcantilever Sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13. Lab-On-A-Chip Detection of Explosives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14. Nanoscale Sensing Assemblies Using Quantum Dot-Protein Bioconjugates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15. Remote Sensing of Explosive Materials Using Differential Reflection Spectroscopy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART IV: SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix : Organizations Involved in Searching For Hidden Explosives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinitions, Symbols and Abbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplosives Definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52298047029528,"sku":"9780471738398","price":117.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471738398.jpg?v=1781732536","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/trace-chemical-sensing-of-explosives-hardback-9780471738398","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}