This book presents a state of the art summary of current analytical techniques and capabilities in respect of nuclear forensics. It encompasses both the identification and characterization of nuclear and non-nuclear materials in order to identify the purpose and source of nuclear material that is seized in illicit trafficking to determine the past history of the material. It reviews theanalytical methods employed and how the properties of uranium and plutonium provide clues to the source of the material. Special emphasis is placed on classical forensic methods that aid in any investigation and the considerations inapplying these methods to cases involving nuclear materials. Distinction is made between the ability to produce measurements and the ability to reach conclusions on the source of the material. INDICE: 1. The Emerging Need for Nuclear Forensics 2. Overview of Optical Microscopy Techniques 3. Isotopic Characterization of Uranium and Plutonium 4.Using Impurities to Characterize Nuclear Material 5. Determining the Age of Nuclear Materials 6. Characterizing Nuclear Material Manufacturers 7. Non-Nuclear Materials with Nuclear Applications 8. Classical Forensics: Aiding in Identifying the Source of Nuclear Materials 9. Assessment of Nuclear Material Databases 10. Nuclear Transportation Containers and Markings 11. International Coordination and Response
- ISBN: 978-0-08-045017-9
- Editorial: Pergamon
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 300
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés