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Modern Advancements in Post-Detonation Nuclear Forensic Analysis

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Abstract

Deterring nuclear terrorism is a critical national asset to support the preclusion of non-state actors from initiating a nuclear attack on the United States. Successful attribution of a detonated nuclear weapon allows for timely responsive measures that prove essential in the period following a nuclear event. In conjunction with intelligence and law enforcement evidence, the technical nuclear forensics (TNF) post-detonation community supports this mission through the development and advancement of expertise to characterize weapon debris through a rapid, accurate, and detailed approach. Though the TNF field is young, numerous strides have been made in recent years toward a more robust characterization capability. This work presents modern advancements in post-detonation expertise over the last ten years and demonstrates the need for continued extensive research in this field.

Keywords: Nuclear Forensics, Post-Detonation, Nuclear Security

How to Cite:

Stratz, S. A., Gill, J. A., Auxier, J. D., II & Hall, H. L., (2016) “Modern Advancements in Post-Detonation Nuclear Forensic Analysis”, International Journal of Nuclear Security 2(3). doi: https://doi.org/10.7290/v7w37t8h