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Discreet passive explosive detection through 2-sided wave guided fluorescence

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OSTI ID:1079459

The current invention provides a passive sampling device suitable for collecting and detecting the presence of target analytes. In particular, the passive sampling device is suitable for detecting nitro-aromatic compounds. The current invention further provides a passive sampling device reader suitable for determining the collection of target analytes. Additionally, the current invention provides methods for detecting target analytes using the passive sampling device and the passive sampling device reader.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
Assignee:
Flir Systems, Inc. (Wilsonville, OR)
Patent Number(s):
8,287,811
Application Number:
13/233,178
OSTI ID:
1079459
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English