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Because chemical and biological attacks are typically stealthy, systems to detect and identify a harmful chemical or biological agent are critical to triggering responses that can save lives. Chemical detectors can also spot trace explosives.
Although detectors are available, there remains a need for specialized technologies for specific applications:
Sandia’s ability to meet these challenges in unique ways rests largely on our capabilities in microsciences, optical and laser technologies, and novel detection approaches.