Nuclear forensics: scientific analysis supporting law enforcement and nuclear security investigations

Keegan, EA; Kristo, MJ; Toole, K; Kips, R; Young, EL

Nuclear forensics: scientific analysis supporting law enforcement and nuclear security investigations

Date

2015-12-24

Authors

Publisher

American Chemical Society

Abstract

Nuclear forensic science, or "nuclear forensic", aims to answer questions about nuclear material found outside of regulatory control. In this Feature, we provide a general overview of nuclear forensics, selecting examples of key "nuclear forensic signatures" which have allowed investigators to determine the identity of unknown nuclear material in real investigations. © 2015 American Chemical Society

Keywords

Nuclear forensics, Nuclear materials diversion, Proliferation, Safeguards, Security, Fuel cycle, Domestic safeguards, Crime detection

Citation

Keegan, E., Kristo, M. J., Toole, K., Kips, R., & Young, E. (2016). Nuclear Forensics: Scientific analysis supporting law enforcement and nuclear security investigations. Analytical Chemistry, 88(3), 1496-1505. doi10.1021/acs.analchem.5b02915