Date of Award
1-1-2009
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Chemistry
Content Description
1 online resource (vi, 104 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Igor K Lednev
Committee Members
Paul Toscano, Rabi Musah, Jason Shepard, Barry Duceman
Keywords
Blood, Principal component analysis, Raman spectroscopy, Saliva, Semen, Spectroscopic signature, Chemistry, Forensic, Mass spectrometry, Body fluids
Subject Categories
Analytical Chemistry
Abstract
The analysis of body fluid evidence during forensic investigations is a complicated process, yet it is a critical step in determining the key facts of a crime. There is no doubt that DNA analysis is an extremely useful tool that can identify a suspect or victim, but crime scene investigators must first locate and identify potential body fluid stains that can be collected for DNA analysis. Current screening tests are destructive to the sample and can give false positive results, so a nondestructive technique such as Raman spectroscopy, that can possibly confirm the presence of a particular fluid, could lend something positive to any investigation.
Recommended Citation
Virkler, Kelly, "Raman spectroscopy of body fluids : a nondestructive identification technique for forensic applications" (2009). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 125.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/125