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Fiber Analysis

Published on Dec 14, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

FIBER ANALYSIS

BY KENRDA KENDALL

SLIDE 1

  • Solving a crime relies on narrowing down the source
Photo by Tony in WA

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  • Fibers cannot for sure link a person to a crime

SLIDE 3

  • The fiber needs to be unique

SLIDE 4

  • Fibers that come from unique sources are easier to identify

SLIDE 5

  • Fibers are gathered with tweezers or tape
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  • Natural fibers come from plants of animals

SLIDE 7

  • Manufactured fibers are synthetic like polyester

SLIDE 8

  • Use microscopes and spectrometers
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  • First step is to compare color and shape
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SLIDE 10

  • Even if two fibers match that doesn't mean they came from the same source
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