Specialized instruments have been developed to detect the presence of illicit radioactive sources that may be used by terrorists in radiation dispersal devices, so-called “dirty bombs” or improvised nuclear devices. This article discusses developments in devices to detect and measure radiation.
Revised: December 17, 2004 |
Published: November 1, 2004
Citation
McDonald J.C., B. Coursey, and M. Carter. 2004.Detecting Illicit Radioactive Sources.Physics Today 57, no. 11:36-41.PNNL-SA-42028.