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Application of Fluorescence Line Narrowing Spectrosocopy to Forensic Fiber Examination

Award Information

Awardee
University of Central Florida
Award #
2006-DN-BX-K036
Funding Category
Competitive
Location

Orlando, FL

Congressional District
7
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2006
Total funding (to date)
$185,476
Original Solicitation
NIJ FY06 Forensics Science Research Targeting Forensic Engineering, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Odontology, Trace Evidence, Controlled Substances, and Questioned Documents: Invited Full Applications

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2006, $185,476)

This objective of this award is to develop a nondestructive analytical methodology capable of providing highly discriminating identification of textile fibers encountered as physical evidence in criminal investigations. The applicant proposes to use fluorescence line narrowing spectroscopy, a high-resolution luminescence technique, to characterize textile dyestuffs for the purpose of establishing the possibility of a common source of a questioned and a known fiber.

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Date Created: September 12, 2006