"This book. . .should be read carefully by those contemplating installation of a laser to become aware of [its] special needs and limitations. . .. I would highly recommend it for reading by all those in latent fingerprint work, especially those testifying as experts. "---The Police Chief". . .a comprehensive treatment of a singular development in the history of forensic identification. It will be of value to those who find, record, and identify fingerprints, and must also explain these activities in adversarial arenas. The book is well-organized and specific sections are easily located....Diagrams and figures assist greatly in the understanding of the science. "---Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal

• Light, spectra and lasers; light sources; spectroscopic and imaging instrumentation; spectral measurements; time-resolved imaging; fingerprint detection not based on photoluminescence; photoluminescence-based physical treatments; photoluminescence-based chemical treatments; excitation optimization and filters; time-resolved fingerprint detection; photoluminescence in physical evidence examination generally. Appendices: image processing; probability in fingerprint identification; vendors.