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Homeland Security

DHS Seeks Help from Academics on Laser-Based Standoff Explosives Detection

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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

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The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology branch is requesting information from academic institutions on laser-based technologies that offer the potential for standoff detection of explosives and related compounds. Standoff in this case can be anywhere from a half-meter to several meters and the goal being the detection of explosives and related compounds from either trace residues or vapors. The focus is on technologies that are at a basic research level. The technologies will be assessed based on…

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