Pre-registration Required

Monday, July 21, 2008       Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008       Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

#4 UV-Visible-NIR, IR and Raman Microspectroscopy for Forensic Science

Faculty

Paul Martin, PhD, MS, BS CRAIC Technologies 948 North Amelia Avenue San Dimas, CA 91773

Mary Carrabba, PhD, MS, BS Rogue River Spectroscopy, LLC 508 Gold Terrace Rogue River, OR 97537

Mike Carrabba, PhD, MS, BS Hach Homeland Security Technologies 481 California Avenue Grants Pass, OR 97526

Most forensic laboratories use an FT-IR microscope for the analysis of trace evidence. In addition, many forensic labs also have (or are budgeting for) a UV-visible-NIR microspectrophotometer and a Raman microspectrometer for the analysis of fibers and paints. There are, however, many more applications for molecular microspectroscopy in the forensic sciences. These include inks, paper, soils, glass, and drugs of abuse.

This workshop will cover the types of samples that can be analyzed, basic optics and spectroscopic techniques, sample preparation techniques for each of the methods, advanced instrument usage techniques, and advanced data analysis techniques. While this class is designed for the forensic practitioner, others interested in molecular microspectroscopy will find the material of benefit as well.