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    Area of Science:

    • Spectroscopy
    • Materials Science
    • Explosives Detection

    Background:

    • Accurate detection of explosives such as RDX is critical for security applications.
    • Traditional detection methods can be limited in standoff capability and material differentiation.
    • Terahertz (THz) spectroscopy offers unique material interaction properties in the sub-terahertz frequency range.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the feasibility of using THz time-domain spectroscopy in a diffuse reflection mode for RDX detection.
    • To determine if THz diffuse reflection can differentiate RDX from other materials and detect it through obscurants.
    • To assess the potential of this technique for standoff detection of hidden explosives.

    Main Methods:

    • Acquisition of the reflection spectrum of RDX using THz time-domain spectroscopy with a diffuse reflectance accessory.
    • Application of the Kramers-Kronig transform to derive the absorption spectrum from the reflection spectrum (0.2-1.8 THz).
    • Evaluation of different reference materials (Teflon, copper plate) and testing detection through optically opaque materials.

    Main Results:

    • The derived absorption spectrum of RDX using diffuse reflection agreed with transmission measurements.
    • A distinct absorption peak at 0.82 THz enabled reliable identification of RDX.
    • RDX was successfully identified even when concealed by optically opaque materials.

    Conclusions:

    • THz time-domain spectroscopy in diffuse reflection mode is effective for detecting and identifying RDX.
    • The technique demonstrates potential for distinguishing RDX from other substances.
    • This method is crucial for standoff detection of hidden explosives in real-world scenarios.