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Forensic Trace Evidence Lab
Micro-trace Evidence Analysis Lab
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Processes and observes trace evidence using various microscopic techniques and analyzes to identify unknown samples using non-destructive spectroscopic techniques.
Image Spectroscopy Comparison Analyzer
VSC 8000 HS
Equipment Overview
- Analysis equipment that applies hyperspectral analysis techniques using multiple light sources and filters, including visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared light.
- Analysis of the identity of evidence samples such as documents and currency that cannot be confirmed with the naked eye
Areas of application
- Non-destructive analysis of the identity and creation date of documentary evidence such as ink, toner, etc. of documents.
- Analysis of forgery or alteration of identification cards, artwork, banknotes, contracts, etc.
- Document damage and latent fingerprint analysis
Stereomicroscope
Equipment Overview
- Enlarged observation and identity comparison of minute samples that cannot be seen with the naked eye
- Collection/preprocessing of microscopic samples
Areas of application
- Appearance analysis and comparison of microscopic samples
- Application of preprocessing of samples such as trace evidence, trace/trace evidence, fingerprint evidence, and biological samples
Polarizing Microscope
Equipment Overview
- Observation using different vibration directions of light depending on the material using polarization
- Comparison of the identity of evidence by analyzing the optical properties of materials through polarizing filters
Areas of application
- Comparison of the identity of evidence such as hair and fibers using polarization
- Analysis of soil/minerals, resins (films, etc.), polymers, fibers, polymer materials, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Downward intake table
Fingerprinting
Equipment Overview
- Equipment that can suck and capture dust on the table through an internal pump
- Protecting the health of experimenters and maintaining laboratory cleanliness by preventing dust during fingerprinting experiments
Areas of application
- Latent fingerprint emergence study
Down lighting table
Document Analysis
Equipment Overview
- A lighting table with a light source and reflector built inside that can control various colors and light intensity.
- Using a light source to analyze pressure and damage traces on documents
Areas of application
- Document Forgery Research
- Used for sample collection and preprocessing