Comparison-Microscope

Guns and Firearms Microscopy

comparison-microscope — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:50:44 +0000

Crimes happen almost every day, and usually they occur with the suspect making use of a particular weapon, be it a simple pen that can be used for stabbing or a rope which may have been utilized for strangling. One of the most common weapons being used are the firearms. (more…)

Fired Ammunition Component Examination

comparison-microscope — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:50:08 +0000

Majority of the crimes involve the use of deadly weapons, such as guns and knives. They are very essential for someone who’s conducting a forensic examination as these items allow them to trace the origin of the gun and even reconstruct what could have possibly happened. (more…)

Crime Scene Forensic Examination

comparison-microscope — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:49:30 +0000

One of the most intriguing fields of criminal investigation is forensics. It seems amazing to discover how materials found at the crime scene can help identify the suspect and even reconstruct the events that transpired. (more…)

Components of a Modern Comparison Microscope

comparison-microscope — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:48:50 +0000

Over the years, the comparison microscope has continued to evolve not only in its applications but also in its components and operations. A modern comparison microscope can be vital not only in forensic science but also in the industry and wherever microscopic comparisons are necessary. (more…)

Ballistic Fingerprint Examination

comparison-microscope — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:48:11 +0000

Among the various applications in forensic science, ballistic fingerprint examination has become one of the most controversial in recent times. While there is nothing wrong with the primary tool used in ballistic fingerprint examination, and that’s the forensic comparison microscope, it’s the reliability of the technique itself that’s under attack. Can ballistic fingerprint examination truly be the answer to solving gun-related crimes? (more…)