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Using Radio Waves to Detect Explosives

Posted by samzenpus on from the tuned-to-boom dept.

deadmantyping writes "A Japanese research group published a paper describing a method to detect explosives in luggage using radio waves. The method relies upon nitrogen nuclear quadrapole resonance (NQR) and is able to distinguish between different white powders, whereas currently used x-ray technology is not."

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  1. For example by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    I heard on the radio today that dynamite looked like red sticks.

  2. I much prefer... by StikyPad · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...using explosions to detect radio waves.

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  3. Re:White powders? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "What if I add some gun powder to my Coke?"

    Then I hope you're snorting it, not smoking it.

  4. Re:So, no more taking shoes off? by ari_j · · Score: 2, Funny

    Two things:
    1. I have just started stripping down to my underwear every time I fly. There's no sense having to be asked to take off any article of clothing, so just take 'em all off and throw them in the tray. It saves everyone time and embarrassment.
    2. Why not use a real man's portable hanger?