"This book provides an in-depth exploration of the latest methodologies, tools, and techniques for analyzing trace evidence. Each chapter is written by scientists who are acknowledged leaders in their specialty areas, providing real-world, up-to-date information on state-of-the-art technologies used in the analysis of trace evidence. Such evidence often provides proof of an association between a suspect and a victim or crime scene. With numerous case histories this book provides instructions on how to use the newest instruments and methods to analyze trace evidence and in addition how to analyze the newest evidence types. The book also contains chapters on Shimmer; X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy; Combined Raman/LIBS Microscopy; py-GC-PARCI-MS; Density Determination via Magnetic Levitation; Laser-Stimulated Fluorescence; Photo-induced Force Microscopy; Macroscopic -- X-ray Fluorescence (MA-XRF) and Microscopic XRF"-- Provided by publisher.