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Embark on a deep dive into the world of illicit drug detection, where field-ready precision meets laboratory-grade science. From Street to Lab – Tools and Techniques in Illicit Drug Detection explores the analytical chemistry foundations that drive modern narcotics interdiction—from rapid, on-scene identification to definitive forensic analysis. Discover how advanced technologies like Raman spectroscopy, gas chromatography, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy empower law enforcement and forensic scientists to detect, analyze, and verify substances with unparalleled accuracy and legal defensibility.
This compendium showcases the critical role of instruments like the Thermo Scientific™ TruNarc™ Delta and Tau Handheld Narcotics Analyzers and the Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS50 FTIR Spectrometer, bridging the gap between street-level detection and courtroom-ready data. Download today to uncover how these innovative tools ensure every step—from evidence collection to expert testimony—is grounded in scientific rigor, safety, and reliability.
What you’ll learn:
- Explore the Street-to-Lab workflow that connects field analysis to laboratory validation and courtroom acceptance.
- Understand how complementary techniques like Raman, GC, and FTIR enhance accuracy and confidence in narcotics identification.
- Learn from real-world case studies demonstrating the forensic and legal acceptance of handheld narcotics analyzers.
- Gain insight into advanced methodologies, such as low-dose accuracy and isomer differentiation in fentanyl analogs.
- Discover how FT-Raman and GC-IR technologies expand analytical capabilities for complex or adulterated samples.
- Explore the extensive Thermo Scientific™ FTIR narcotics libraries that enable rapid identification of unknown substances.
