Measuring Trace Amounts of TNT on a Fingerprint (VIDEO)

Arizona State University

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The ridges of a single fingerprint can be seen against an orange background. As a potential is applied, trace amounts of TNT come into view, ranging in color from bright yellow dots to black, depending on the concentration.

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NJ Tao, Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University

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