Modern Microscopy Journal

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Holographic Glitter
Kurt Gaenzle, Senior Materials Engineer, San Diego, CA
Edwin L. Jones Jr., Forensic Scientist III, Ventura, CA
Bob Blackledge, Forensic Chemist Consultant, El Cajon, CA
2/23/2010
" ABSTRACT Glitter is frequently encountered as transfer evidence (trace or associative evidence) in those crimes where there is intimate contact between assailant and victim. The transfer of cosmetic glitter to airbags in vehicle accidents may also help to..." more

Micro Powder X-ray Diffraction in the Laboratory
Joseph R. Swider, Ph.D., McCrone Associates, Inc. Westmont, IL
6/8/2009
" Introduction X-ray diffraction (XRD) has been the indispensable tool for identifying crystal phases. The most common use of the X-ray diffraction phenomenon is in powder diffraction instruments where several randomly oriented crystals in a small amount..." more

Micro X-ray Fluorescence Map of Garnet Schist From the Black Hills, South Dakota, Via Scanning Electron Microscope Controlled Stage Mapping Reveals The Distribution of Trace Elements at Concentrations Below Detection of Other Microanalysis Methods
Craig Schwandt, Ph.D., McCrone Associates, Inc. Westmont, IL
Ken Witherspoon, IXRF Systems, Houston, TX
10/20/2008
" Figure 1: Element maps of mica schist with garnet using IXRF X-beam mounted on a JEOL JSM-6460LV. Dwell time was 5 s per pixel. Maps cover 2 by 2mm with 100 by 100 pixels. ..." more

The Development of a Protocol for the Microscopical Analysis of White Powder Unknowns: From the Hot Zone to the Microscope
Charles A. Zona, Director of Education, College of Microscopy, Westmont, IL
7/19/2007
" Abstract The number of reported white powder scares rose dramatically after the September 18, 2001 anthrax attacks in the United States that killed five people. In the State of Massachusetts alone the local Fire Departments responded to an average of 400 mystery..." more

Microanalysis of Craters in Organic Coating of Aluminum Cans
Frank McDonough, Quaker Chemical, Conshohocken, PA
Wayne D. Niemeyer, McCrone Associates, Inc., Westmont, IL
Mike Shuster, Ball Packaging International, Westminster, CO
2/8/2006
" ABSTRACT In this article, we are going to discuss a case study in which we conducted an investigation to track down an elusive cratering problem involving the inside coating (IC) of aluminum cans, and discovered a surprising set of circumstances..." more

COLUMNS (click on icons to view complete column archives)

Musings on the science and art of microscopy by John Gustav Delly.
Simon Henry Gage (1851-1944)
Quintessential American Microscopist
John Gustav Delly, Scientific Advisor, College of Microscopy, Westmont, IL
3/4/2010

Microscopy in the world of forensic science and criminal investigation.
An Exchange in Locard’s Own Words (Part 6)
Richard E. Bisbing, McCrone Associates, Westmont, IL
12/19/2008

Projects for the handy microscopist.
REVISED Constructing a Scanning Light Photomacrography System
Ted Clarke, Scientific Photographer and Instrument Maker
3/13/2005 (revised 6/10/2006)

The use of microscopy in art conservation and authentication.
Resources for Paint Pigment Microscopists
Joe G. Barabe, McCrone Associates, Westmont, IL
6/30/2004

In-depth explorations and explanations of microscopic research techniques.
REVISED How to Make/Modify and Use an Alcohol Lamp
John Gustav Delly, Scientific Advisor, College of Microscopy, Westmont, IL
10/29/2007 (revised 1/15/2008)

Tools and techniques for isolating, characterizing, & preparing micrometer particles for further analysis.
Micro-Extraction of Soluble Components from Small Particles for Infrared Analysis
Anna S. Teetsov, McCrone Associates, Westmont, IL
6/10/2006

Reviews of books related to microscopy and forensic science.
Environmental Microbiology
Glenn Shipley, Ph.D., MT(ASCP)
2/9/2009