Quantum 3D Microscopy

Q3M

The LeadsOnline groundbreaking Quantum 3D Microscope provides firearm and tool mark specialists with the best 3D visual and quantitative tools for firearm examination and common source determination.

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About

Q3M is intended for casework and studies involving the examination of questioned objects for common source determinations. Firearm and tool mark identification is evolving and now requires 3D measurements to support expert conclusions with objective methods.

Q3M includes two models, each specialized for a range of imaging specifications and object surface characteristics.

The Q3M S1 model captures the rifling marks on fired bullets and tool marks on other small objects with shapes with cylindrical rotation and complex surface deformations.

The Q3M F1 model captures the breech face, firing pin, and ejector marks, as well as the full headstamp on fired cartridge cases.

3D Viewing

A whole new level of viewing is made possible with 3D microscopy. More details can be seen with less effort

Intuitive side-by-side comparisons
Surface and shape views, always in focus
Movement and rotation in locked or free modes
Hairline moveable across overlapped surfaces
Visual enhancements emphasize the marks
Simulated lighting and surface reflectivity options
Best match alignment based on similarities
Sectional line profiles of the topography
Graphical and textual annotations
Saved bookmarks of comparison views to resume work later

Analysis

Topography measurements feed algorithms that offer objective results in support of scientific studies and expert conclusions with confidence levels and error rates.

Graphical representation of the strength of common source similarity.
Quantified differences between matching and non-matching conditions.
False Match Rate (FMR) is calculated as a reliable error rate to support expert conclusions.
Automatic clustering of common source items.