A Forensic Approach in the Determination of Sequence of Strokes using Fluorescence Spectrometry

Background: Fluorescence Microscope is a promising analytical method for the examination of the sequence of strokes of writing inks of different colours, brands, and models in a questioned document. Aims and Objectives: In the present article, an attempt has been made to categorize the writing inks...

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Main Authors: Vartika Khare, Anu Singla, Pawan Gupta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Forensic Science and Medicine
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfsm.jfsm_43_23
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Summary:Background: Fluorescence Microscope is a promising analytical method for the examination of the sequence of strokes of writing inks of different colours, brands, and models in a questioned document. Aims and Objectives: In the present article, an attempt has been made to categorize the writing inks of different brands and colours on the basis of their fluorescence. Materials and Methods: A total of 36 writing inks were used to make the different intersections on a standard A4 sheet which were then analyzed under the excitation filters of the Fluorescence Microscope. Results: The results indicated that the different inks can be characterized optically based on the luminescent components of the ink present in crossed lined intersections. Conclusions: Fluorescence Microscopy is a relatively simple, fast, inexpensive, and non-destructive technology that can be used in conjunction with other, more complex, and expensive technologies to identify the sequence of line crossing. It can provide a novel way of analysis based on the assessment of microelement analysis and the characteristics of diverse ink handwriting samples.
ISSN:2349-5014
2455-0094