Sensor Can Detect Molecules Of Explosives

[Guest]

MIT researchers said they have built a new sensor that can detect even the slightest traces of nitro-aromatic compounds, such as TNT. And if we say slightest, we mean slightest: The sensor goes down to the molecular level.

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[reggieray]

Doesn't matter if it was so good they could get rid of all the scanners, Fraulein Janet Napolitano (Seig Heil) will still have her gestapo TSA goons strip searching Americans, we are the enemy of the Obama regime, not the terrorists.

 

[Marco925]

Can we get rid of the Scanners now?

 

[lamorpa]

[citation][nom]ReggieRay[/nom]Doesn't matter if it was so good they could get rid of all the scanners, Fraulein Janet Napolitano (Seig Heil) will still have her gestapo TSA goons strip searching Americans, we are the enemy of the Obama regime, not the terrorists.[/citation]
I'd recommend you seek professional counseling as soon as possible.

 

[Au_equus]

I get the breakthrough, detecting a single molecule of a nitro-aromatic explosive. but the fact is, the more powerful (RDX/C4, nitroglycerin) or readily available (ammonium nitrate/fertilizer) are non-aromatic/salts. IMO mass spec (coupled with UV-vis) or even IR spec is already widely used and more suited for detection of explosives. Relying solely on the detection of one molecule and its decomposition products runs the high risk of dealing with a high percentage of false positives. This tech may be more suited for detecting landmines rather than securing mass transport

 

[zak_mckraken]

[citation][nom]Marco925[/nom]Can we get rid of the Scanners now?[/citation]
Not really. Unless that 10-inches knife (or 1-inch toenail clipper) has been in contact with explosives, it won't be detected by that sensor.

 

[maestintaolius]

[citation][nom]ReggieRay[/nom]Doesn't matter if it was so good they could get rid of all the scanners, Fraulein Janet Napolitano (Seig Heil) will still have her gestapo TSA goons strip searching Americans, we are the enemy of the Obama regime, not the terrorists.[/citation]
Holy hell, Godwin's Law before the discussion can even start.

 

[house70]

[citation][nom]Marco925[/nom]Can we get rid of the Scanners now?[/citation]
U kidding? Leave the TSA gropers without a job?

 

[fir_ser]

It’s nice to see nanotechnology being used in real life applications.
I hope to see this device being used for detecting booms and removing land mines.

 

[f-14]

nitrogen hmmm. best watch out for anal probes if you go scuba diving or gets some laughing gas from the dentist.

 

[f-14]

oh and if your a farmer or fertilize your lawn, welcome to gitmo, please enjoy your stay

 

[eddieroolz]

A hopeful development in the fight against terrorism...

 

[someoneelse]

could this be used for detecting IED s in afghanistan ?

Or in a couple of years when the tech is more developed Iran?

 

[Lekko]

So everyone will become a terrorist every July 5th. Brilliant.

 

[Lekko]

So everyone will become a terrorist every July 5th. Brilliant.