September 1, 2005
Journal Article

Detecting Illicit Nuclear Materials

Abstract

The threat that weapons of mass destruction might enter the United States has led to a number of efforts for the detection and interdiction of nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological weapons at our borders. There have been multiple deployments of instrumentation to detect radiation signatures to interdict radiological material, including weapons and weapons material worldwide.

Revised: May 18, 2011 | Published: September 1, 2005

Citation

Kouzes R.T. 2005. Detecting Illicit Nuclear Materials. American Scientist 93, no. 5:422-427. PNNL-SA-43674.