POTENTIAL AND LIMITS OF ULTRA-TRACE DETECTION OF EXPLOSIVES

Abstract

The Amplifying Fluorescent Polymer (AFP) method is currently the most advanced
commercially available technology in the field of explosive detection. A large range of
detectable explosives, along with detection speed and ultra-high sensitivity, make the
technology a suitable means for fast identifying of immediate threat of explosive material
detonation. However, like other explosive detection methods, this technology also has limits
that need to be taken into account when using it efficiently.