Spectrum Imaging Approaches for Bioforensics
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Spectrum imaging combined with multivariate statistics is an approach to microanalysis that makes the maximum use of the large amount of data potentially collected in forensics analysis. Here, this study examines the efficacy of using spectrum imaging-enabled microscopies to identify chemical signatures in simulated bioagent materials. This approach allowed for the ready discrimination between all samples in the test. In particular, the spectrum imaging approach allowed for the identification of particles with trace elements that would have been missed with a more traditional approach to forensic microanalysis. Finally, the importance of combining signals from multiple length scales and analytical sensitivities is discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1426940
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2007-5145J; 522213
- Journal Information:
- Sandia journal manuscript; Not yet accepted for publication, Journal Name: Sandia journal manuscript; Not yet accepted for publication; ISSN 9999-0014
- Publisher:
- Sandia
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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