The Use of Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance Spectroscopy for Detection of Prohibited Substances: Techniques and Equipment

A promising bulk detection technique for detection of prohibited substances is nuclear quadrupole resonance. Its advantages over other detection techniques have determined the research of excitation methods and development of laboratory and commercial systems. This paper presents a brief overview of the use of nuclear quadrupole resonance for detecting prohibited substances, by explaining the physical principle, detailing the detection methods and presenting some laboratory and commercial equipment.