Nuclear Forensics-A Review
Journal Title: International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJIMS) - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 8
Abstract
Smuggling, Trafficking, Illegal possession and Theft of nuclear or radioactive material have increased and have become a worldwide problem. . This has result in development of new discipline “Nuclear Forensics”. The rate of illegal trafficking and smuggling of the nuclear or radioactive material has increased, so the proper investigation and identification of nuclear material to prevent illegal trafficking of nuclear or radioactive substance has become necessary. Once the nuclear or radioactive material is seized, the identification of the sample and determination of its source is of prime importance. The nuclear trafficking or smuggling creates the potential threat due to its hazards. In this paper an overview is given regarding the samples and the techniques used for the investigation purpose.
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Krunal N. Jariwala
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