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Forensic Use Of LightForensic Science
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Forensic Use of Light
Forensic Use of Light – an understanding of light energy, its properties, its uses, and its technological applications is fundamental in the study of forensics Location/Collection of Evidence with
Light Observation of Evidence with Light Analysis of Evidence with Light
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Wave Theory of Light:Light Waves vs. Sound Waves Both travel in the
form of waves Both are
frequencies Our eyes and ears
cannot detect all of the frequencies
Light waves are much faster than sounds waves
Sound waves require a medium to travel through, but light waves can travel through a vacuum
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Wave Theory of Light:Wave Definitions Wave – when some form of energy (light,
sound, water) is transferred by a disturbance in a medium (light waves do not require a medium) Longitudinal (or compressional) waves –
travel like a flexible helical spring toy that somersaults down steps (i.e. sound waves)
Transverse waves –like ripples in a puddle (i.e. light waves)
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Wave Theory of Light:Wave Definitions (continued)
Wavelength (λ) – the distance from the top of one wave to the top of the next Larger waves have a longer wavelength Smaller waves have a shorter wavelength The unit used for light wavelength is the
meter (m) Wave Speed (c) – different wave mediums
travel at different speeds The speed of light is 3.0 x 1010 cm/s or 3.0 x
108 m/s (speed is considered as though in a vacuum)
The unit of speed of a wave is meters/second
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Wave Theory of Light:Wave Definitions (continued)
Frequency (v) – the number of waves that pass per unit of time; wavelength and frequency are inversely related Longer wavelength means shorter
frequency and vice versa The unit for frequency showing cycles
per second is the Hertz (Hz) Frequency and wave energy are
synonymous
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Wave Theory of Light:Wave Definitions (continued)
Wave Formula (c = λν) Wave formula in words – speed equals
wavelength times frequency So the speed of a wave is a product of
frequency and wavelength Symbols
c = speed of the type of wave (can be the speed of light)
λ = wavelength (meters) v = frequency (Hz)
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Wave Theory of Light:Wave Definitions (continued)
Amplitude – the height of the wave from the bottom (trough) to the top (crest) Amplitude is also thought of as the energy
the wave carries Wavelength, speed, and frequency do not
change just because the height (amplitude) of the wave changes
Low Frequency, Long Wavelength
High Frequency, Short Wavelength
Amplitude*
Amplitude*
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Wave Theory of Light:Electromagnetic Spectrum The entire range of known light waves is
called the electromagnetic spectrum
Increasing Wavelength
Increasing Frequency
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Wave Theory of Light:Electromagnetic Spectrum (continued)
There is an array of different light waves (electromagnetic radiation or “radiation”) with characteristic colors, invisibilities, wavelengths, and frequencies Radio waves and microwaves Infrared light Visible Spectrum Ultraviolet light (black light) X-rays and gamma rays
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Wave Theory of Light:Visible Spectrum
Light (sunlight/electric light bulb) or white light Allows us to see Is actually a combination of all known colors Can be any color we see
An object absorbs most of the visible wavelengths and reflects some of the wavelengths – this is what we see as color (i.e. plants absorb all wavelengths (colors) except for green)
Any object will absorb and reflect different light wavelengths depending on its composition The chemical compounds the object is made
of Or the chemical compounds of the paint on
the object
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Wave Theory of Light: Forensic Use of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Investigators should use all forms of light possible when gathering evidence Regular white light Ultraviolet (UV) light Infrared (IR) light
A good forensic light source is made up of a powerful lamp containing all of the light wavelengths
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Particle Theory of Light
Light (electromagnetic spectrum) behaves like a wave in the way it travels; however, light also acts like a particle in the way it transfers energy to electrons
This is called the Dual-Theory of Light
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Particle Theory of Light: Photons Photon – an energized packet of light
energy In the late 1800’s/early 1900’s, scientists
noticed light behaving sometimes like a wave and sometimes like particles
This idea of particles was combined with the Atomic Theory to create new light theories (Quantum Physics)
Photons of light are absorbed (energy gained) and emitted (light is given off)
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Categories of Light Reactions:Two Sources of Light
In general, “light” refers to the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that we see Incandescence (hot) (i.e. light bulb) Luminescence (cold) (i.e. fluorescent lights)
Chemiluminescence Thermoluminescence Photoluminescence
Two Types that Absorb Ultraviolet Energy Fluorescence Phosphorescence
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Categories of Light Reactions:Phosphors
Phosphors – any substance that causes an object to show photoluminescence Causes certain objects to glow in the dark, or
light up under UV radiation Used in radar detection and plasma screen TV’s Examples: rare earth minerals, transition metals,
nucleic acids found in DNA, and biomolecules Because many different types of phosphors found
in the human body and other types of forensic evidence, UV lights are irreplaceable in evidence collection
Semen under UV light
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Light Properties
Emission Absorption Transmission Reflection Refraction Dispersion Intensity Diffraction Interference Polarization
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Magnification Purposes
Macro-View (magnifiers and stereomicroscopes)
Micro-View (compound microscope)
Microscopic Refractive Index
Micro Colorimetry Chromaticity Diagram
Types and Techniques of Microscopy Bright Field Microscope Dark Field Microscope Phase Contrast Differential Interference
Contrast (DIC) or Nomarski Microscopes
Polarized Light Microscope Fluorescence Infrared/Ultraviolet Light Digital Microscopes Electron Microscopes Other Microscopes
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Types of Spectroscopy A spectroscope uses prism or diffusion grating
to break apart incoming wavelengths; the specific emission/absorption of wavelengths can be used to identify the unknown element in the composition of evidence Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy Ultraviolet (UV) Spectroscopy Reflectance Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (RUVIS) Raman Spectroscopy Microspectroscopy X-ray Diffraction/Absorption Atomic Emission/Absorption Spectroscopy Microwave Spectroscopy Types of Spectrometry that Don’t Use Light
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Other Forensic Uses of EM Radiation Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) – radio waves
and magnetic fields are used to penetrate unknowns and collect information from hydrocarbons Valuable because it is nondestructive – evidence can
still be analyzed again later Can be used to analyze DNA and/or dangerous
samples such as explosives A form of NMR is used to determine time of death by
finding brain metabolite levels Electron Paramagnetic Resonance – uses microwave (not
radio) waves for similar purposes X-ray Fluorescence, Neutron Activation Analysis (with
infrared spectra), Inductive Couples Plasma – other examples of the many technological advances that use various forms of the EM spectrum to analyze and identify forensic evidence samples
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Other Forensic Uses of EM Radiation(continued)
Immersion Test – a transparent object (glass) is immersed in several liquids with known refractive indexes to compare the refractive indexes Glass appears to be “invisible” or disappear in
liquid that has the same refractive index If the liquid has a lower or higher refractive
index than the glass, the glass can still be seen (with a halo around it)
Examples Methanol RI = 1.33 Glycerin RI = 1.47 Clove Oil RI = 1.54 Pyrex Glass RI = 1.47 (would disappear in glycerin) Lead Glass RI = 1.56 (would disappear in clove oil)
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Other Forensic Uses of EM Radiation (continued)
Immersion Test – a transparent object (glass) is immersed Other Large Scale Uses of Refractive Index
Refractometer – determines the refractive index of various solids and liquids Used to determine the identity of unknowns in forensics
Can be handheld for fieldwork or larger for a laboratory counter
Also used to determine the density of liquids and the concentrations of various components in the liquids (sugar in urine, drugs in the blood, etc.)
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Other Forensic Uses of EM Radiation (continued)
Finding the Diameter/Width of a Minute Object – Thomas Young’s Double Split Patterns (interference/ diffraction of light): an experiment that showed that specific light patterns are dependent on the number of slits through which light is shown Using the known frequency of light and
measurements of interference patterns you can determine the actual width of the solid that caused the light to split
To find the diameter or width of an object: d = lL 10S d = diameter of a minute object in micrometers
(µm) I = wavelength of the light (nm) L= distance from the light source to the screen
(m) S = the average distance between bands (cm)
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Other Forensic Uses of EM Radiation (continued)
Uses of Infrared Light (Thermal Radiation) – many materials are sensitive to thermal or infrared (IR) radiation (IR waves are longer waves in the EM spectrum) Used in night vision goggles/equipment Many types of crime scene evidence are
located because they will absorb visible light and show IR
IR luminescence is used for many types of document analysis Illegal Alteration Erased Writing IR absorption or glow from different
inks Revelation of charred document
contents Used in conjunction with other
technology
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Other Forensic Uses of EM Radiation (continued)
Uses of Ultraviolet Light (Black Light) Mostly used in evidence collection
Many bodily fluids (biomolecules) fluoresce when illuminated by a source of UV light
Detection of crime scene stains such as saliva, semen, vaginal fluids, urine, and perspiration
Many times latent fingerprints will fluoresce for detection purposes
UV light analysis is recommended as a first choice by the FBI for examining and identifying biological evidence
Also used for authenticating signatures, paintings, and ink stains
Used in the detection of trace evidence and illegal substances
Used to see the light of luminol in order to find blood evidence
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Other Forensic Uses of EM Radiation (continued)
Forensic Light Source A powerful lamp with ultraviolet, visible, and
infrared wavelengths of light that has many components to enhance visualization
Direct lighting, such as a strong white light, is very useful to reveal trace evidence
Oblique or parallel lighting will also reveal small particles
Used with all types of magnifiers and microscopes
A multiple color band can penetrate many skin depths to reveal details of a bruise pattern
White light is normally used first, with other wave lengths, chemicals, goggles, polarizers, and colored lenses are used after the initial observation
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Light Properties Forensic Uses:Other Forensic Uses of EM Radiation (continued) Cameras use refraction and polarization
properties (various lenses, including colored lenses) to capture permanent proof of evidence and its analysis Used in evidence collection, observation,
and analysis to record results Used with
Spectroscopy Scanning electron microscopes Fluoresce of IR or UV radiation Luminol (to record the
chemicaluminescence of a reaction with blood evidence)
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Forensics, Technology & Evidence Location and Collection of Evidence
with Light – light, and all of its sources, are used to locate evidence Examples
Flashlight Ultraviolet or black light Light sources with all wavelengths Colored goggles or filters Many types of digital photography
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Forensics, Technology & Evidence (continued)
Observation of Evidence with Light – once evidence has been located and collected, light is used to observe it
Examples Magnifying glass Microscopes (stereomicroscopes,
polarizing microscopes, etc.)
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Forensics, Technology & Evidence (continued)
Analysis of Evidence with Light – science has made many discoveries about light, and these are applied to analyze forensic evidence Some Examples
Microscopes of all types, including electron and ion microscopes
Spectroscopes – used to identify trace evidence Emission spectroscopy Gas and mass spectroscopy Infrared and ultraviolet applications Microwave, X-Ray, and nuclear forms also
Mass Spectrometry – identification purposes Gas and liquid chromatography specializations
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Resources
Saferstein, Richard. Forensic Science: An Introduction. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.
Bertino, Anthony J. Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations. Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning, 2009
Deslich, Barbara; Funkhouse, John. Forensic Science for High School Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 2006
Texas Education Agency, Forensic Certification Training, Sam Houston State University
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