Nuclear Forensics: Scientific Analysis Supporting Law Enforcement and Nuclear Security Investigations

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 in...

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Published in:	Analytical chemistry (Washington) Vol. 88; no. 3; pp. 1496 - 1505
Main Authors:	Keegan, Elizabeth, Kristo, Michael J, Toole, Kaitlyn, Kips, Ruth, Young, Emma
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States American Chemical Society 02-02-2016
Subjects:	Forensic engineering Forensic science Forensic sciences Forensic Sciences - methods General overviews Government regulations Humans Law Enforcement Nuclear chemistry Nuclear engineering Radiation Monitoring Radioactive Waste - analysis Security Security Measures Signatures
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Summary:	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.
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ISSN:	0003-2700 1520-6882
DOI:	10.1021/acs.analchem.5b02915