Affiliation:
1. Applied Sciences Laboratory, Institute for Shock Physics, Washington State University, Spokane, WA 99210-1495, USA
Abstract
We have proposed three novel Raman techniques to expand capabilities for non-destructive dyed-fiber forensics: THz Raman spectroscopy (TRS), integrating-cavity-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (ICERS), and deep-UV Raman spectroscopy (DUVRS). In this study, we report on our attempts to apply these techniques to a variety of dyed-nylon fibers and report on the results of each technique, with a particular focus on the dyes Acid Red 337 and Acid Yellow 49. We find that none of the dyes tested had discernible THz peaks but that they do impact the peak positions of the host fabric’s THz spectrum. For ICERS, we find that light absorption overwhelms any possible cavity enhancement, making the technique unusable for most dyed fabrics when using UV/VIS excitation. However, NIR excitation may still prove beneficial, but a new cavity material (with a higher NIR reflectance) is needed. Finally, we tested DUVRS but found that, for all the dyed fibers tested, the DUV excitation resulted in rapid photodegradation, making the technique unusable for non-destructive forensics.
Funder
National Institute of Justice
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