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Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence

Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence

Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence

Improving the Quality of Forensic Evidence

Introducing the foster + freeman FORAM 3 updated Raman spectrometer specifically designed for the

Introducing the foster + freeman FORAM 3 updated Raman spectrometer specifically designed for the examination of forensic evidence Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes

the foster + freeman • Introducing 785 nm Raman spectrometer FORAM 3 • Integral

the foster + freeman • Introducing 785 nm Raman spectrometer FORAM 3 • Integral video microscope for sample alignment • Increased spectrometer range • Rapid and easy to use Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners • Dedicated Forensic casework software Printer Inks & optional Raman spectra libraries Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM

FORAM 3 • Increased spectral range Was 400 - 2000 wavenumbers Now 200 -

FORAM 3 • Increased spectral range Was 400 - 2000 wavenumbers Now 200 - 3200 wavenumbers • Increased Laser Power Was 2. 5 m. W standard or 10 m. W optional Blue Gel Pens Now 80 m. W laser power at source Printer Toners • Improved system connectivity Printer Inks Was Fire. Wire Now USB 2. 0 compatible with laptop PC’s Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM

Blue Gel Pens Raman theory Forensic Applications System. Toners features Printer & specifications Summary

Blue Gel Pens Raman theory Forensic Applications System. Toners features Printer & specifications Summary Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM

Raman Spectroscopy First demonstrated in 1928 by Sir C. V. Raman Laser light is

Raman Spectroscopy First demonstrated in 1928 by Sir C. V. Raman Laser light is absorbed by the sample and then reemitted at several frequencies. Blue Gel Pens This shift in frequency is specific to molecular Printer Toners structure and provides a valuable “signature” for differentiating materials. Printer Inks History & Theory System Components Advantages/Disadvantages Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes Back to Foram FORAM theory menu

System Components A typical Raman system consists of : 1. 2. 3. 4. Excitation

System Components A typical Raman system consists of : 1. 2. 3. 4. Excitation source (UV, Vis or NIR range Laser) Emitted light collection optics Wavelength dispersion (spectrophotometer) Detector (CCD or PMT) The sample is illuminated by the laser Blue Gel Pens History & Theory System Components Printer Toners Scattered light is collected with a lens Printer Inks and sent through the spectrometer Raman spectra is obtained FORAM theory Advantages/Disadvantages Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes Back to Foram menu

Advantages • Can be used with solids, liquids and gases • No sample preparation

Advantages • Can be used with solids, liquids and gases • No sample preparation required • Non-destructive • Obtain spectra in a matter of seconds • Analyse samples through packaging • Analyse samples as small as 5 microns Disadvantages • Raman effect is typically very weak Raman signals can be amplified by Surface- Blue Gel Pens Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) Printer Toners • Fluorescence can mask Raman spectra Printer Inks Foram 785 nm supresses fluorescence and is suitable for the analysis of trace materials History & Theory System Components Advantages/Disadvantages Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes Back to Foram FORAM theory menu

Blue Gel Pens Raman theory Forensic Applications System. Toners features Printer & specifications Summary

Blue Gel Pens Raman theory Forensic Applications System. Toners features Printer & specifications Summary Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM

The first study to be conducted using the updated FORAM 3 785 nm sought

The first study to be conducted using the updated FORAM 3 785 nm sought to differentiate between ephedrine and pseudeoephedrine, two common precursors to the production of methamphetamine – one of the world’s most consumed synthetic stimulant drugs. . . Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM applications

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are identical in their molecular formula but

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are identical in their molecular formula but slightly different in their arrangement of molecules. Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners Ephedrine Pseudoephedrine Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM applications

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Rapid forensic differentiation ephedrine and pseudoephedrine can aid the detection

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Rapid forensic differentiation ephedrine and pseudoephedrine can aid the detection of analysis. meth Most labs useof. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry for routine drug labs. Blue Gel Pens However ephedrine/pseudoephedrine analysis using the GC/MS technique requires Also, ephedrine can produce a higher than pseudoephedrine additional, undesirable analytical stepsyield suchofasmethamphetamine derivatization. Printer Toners In some countries criminals are prosecuted based on the amount of methamphetamine Pseudoephedrine Printer Inks that could be. Ephedrine produced. Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM applications

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Using FORAM 3 785 nm Raman spectroscopy, discrimination was fast

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Using FORAM 3 785 nm Raman spectroscopy, discrimination was fast and effective. • Minimal sample preparation involved placing the sample onto metallic foil • Scan time for each sample was under three seconds Blue Gel Pens • To improve accuracy, six scans were taken and averaged from each sample Printer Toners Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM applications

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners Printer Inks Brochure Foram

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM applications

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine Pseudoephedrine Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners Printer Inks Brochure

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine Pseudoephedrine Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM applications

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine Pseudoephedrine Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners Printer Inks Brochure

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine Pseudoephedrine Blue Gel Pens Printer Toners Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM applications

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are easily distinguished using the FORAM 3

Discrimination of methamphetamine precursors Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are easily distinguished using the FORAM 3 785 nm Results were obtained in seconds with minimal sample preparation. Blue Gel Pens The narrow peaks that Raman spectroscopy can produce may also facilitate the Printer Toners interpretation of mixtures. Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM applications

Additional Forensic Applications Questioned Document Examination • Inks • Laser printer toners • Passport

Additional Forensic Applications Questioned Document Examination • Inks • Laser printer toners • Passport laminates Trace Evidence Analysis • Vehicle paints • Cosmetics • Drugs and pharmaceuticals • Explosives, flammables & accelerants • Natural and synthetic fibres Additional Applications • Art and heritage • Biosciences • Material science. . . Printer Toners Blue Gel. Blue Pens gel inks Automotive lacquer Passport Laminates Printer Toners Printer Inks Lipgloss Brochure Foram Explosives Brochure Trace Range Application Notes Back to Foram FORAM applications menu

Blue Gel Pens Raman theory Forensic Applications System. Toners features Printer & specifications Summary

Blue Gel Pens Raman theory Forensic Applications System. Toners features Printer & specifications Summary Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM

System Features Hardware NEW High power 785 nm laser • 80 m. W 785

System Features Hardware NEW High power 785 nm laser • 80 m. W 785 nm stabilised diode laser Improved Spectrometer • 200 -3200 wavenumber range • Spectral resolution up to 7 wavenumbers Integral Video Microscope • Colour CCD Blue Gel Pens • x 450 on-screen magnification • Large XYZ translation stage for sample alignment Printer Toners Detector • Thermoelectrically cooled CCD array Printer Inks System hardware Dedicated Software Optional Raman Databases Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Supplied with high specification PC & monitor Also compatible with laptop and all-in-one PCs FORAM Specifications Application Notes Back to Foram menu

System Features Software Processing • Signal integration • Background fluorescence removal Data analysis &

System Features Software Processing • Signal integration • Background fluorescence removal Data analysis & management • Visual comparison of spectra • Automatic peak-to-peak correlation • Casework reporting system • Data archive • Spectra databases Calibration & support • Instrument calibration routine • Free software updates for 2 years System hardware Blue Gel Pens Dedicated Software Printer Toners Printer Inks Optional Raman Databases Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM Specifications

System Features Optional Raman spectra databases • Compiled by S. T. Japan • -

System Features Optional Raman spectra databases • Compiled by S. T. Japan • - Over 9, 000 spectra in 20 categories including: Forensic compounds Pharmaceuticals, drugs and antibiotics Hazardous and toxic chemicals Dyes, pigments and stains Blue Gel Pens • Integrate with Foram software for fast and easy. Toners Printer search and match of unknown spectra Printer Inks • Details include composition, manufacturer, common name, purity, appearance etc. System hardware Dedicated Software Optional Raman Databases Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes Back to Foram FORAM Specifications menu

Blue Gel Pens Raman theory Forensic Applications System. Toners features Printer & specifications Summary

Blue Gel Pens Raman theory Forensic Applications System. Toners features Printer & specifications Summary Printer Inks Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Application Notes FORAM

Foram Summary A new Raman spectrometer for the improved analysis and differentiation of forensic

Foram Summary A new Raman spectrometer for the improved analysis and differentiation of forensic trace evidence Powerful 80 m. W 785 nm laser Video microscope for sample selection Blue Gel Pens Almost immediate results with no sample preparation Printer Toners Identification using optional databases Printer Inks Wide range of applications Brochure Foram Brochure Trace Range Brochure Application Notes FORAM

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