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Detection device for high explosives

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7117643

A portable fiber optic detector is described that senses the presence of specific target chemicals by electrostatically attracting the target chemical to an aromatic compound coating on an optical fiber. Attaching the target chemical to the coated fiber reduces the fluorescence so that a photon sensing detector records the reduced light level and activates an appropriate alarm or indicator. 5 figs.

DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
Assignee:
EG G Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5157261
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-707414
OSTI ID:
7117643
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English