Current noble gas detection systems for nuclear explosion monitoring are based on the detection of four radioxenon isotopes – 131mXe, 133Xe, 133mXe, 135Xe. This work quantifies the capabilities of a hypothetical 37Ar detection network and shows that a 37Ar detection network could be a useful addition to a radioxenon detection network.
Published: December 10, 2025
Citation
Adhikari P., E. Gordon, K.A. Shah, P.W. Eslinger, H.S. Miley, T.W. Bowyer, and D.A. Haas. 2024.Quantifying the Potential of Argon Detection Capabilities for Nuclear Explosion Monitoring.Pure and Applied Geophysics.PNNL-SA-186503.doi:10.1007/s00024-024-03489-x