Polarimetry and infrared spectroscopy in the detection of low-volatility chemical threats

Michael W. P. Petryk; Armando J. Marenco

doi:10.1117/12.887209

3 June 2011 Polarimetry and infrared spectroscopy in the detection of low-volatility chemical threats

Michael W. P. Petryk, Armando J. Marenco

Proceedings Volume 8018, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XII; 80180O (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887209
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2011, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The polarization modulation infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (PMIRRAS) spectra of the nerve agents GB (O-isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate) and GF (cyclohexyl methylphoshonofluoridate) were recorded for the first time. A comparison of these spectra with the nerve agent VX (ethyl S-2-diisopropylaminoethyl methylphosphonothiolate) and the spectra of some trialkyl phosphates indicates that it is easy to distinguish between chemical warfare agents and simulants on militarily-relevant surfaces using PMIRRAS.

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Michael W. P. Petryk and Armando J. Marenco "Polarimetry and infrared spectroscopy in the detection of low-volatility chemical threats", Proc. SPIE 8018, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XII, 80180O (3 June 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.887209

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