Abstract

The uses of various optical methods in forensic science are briefly reviewed—in particular, visual examination, microscopy, x-rays and photography, x-ray diffraction, spectrophotometry, emission spectrography, and neutron activation analysis. Attention is directed to some recent developments, particularly in the methods of bloodstain examination.

© 1969 Optical Society of America

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