Nuclear forensic analysis

A multidisciplinary reference for forensic scientists, this book consolidates fundamental principles of nuclear forensic analysis, pertinent protocols and procedures, computer modeling development, interpretational insights, and attribution considerations into one convenient source. The authors focus particularly on the chemical, physical, and nuclear aspects associated with the production or interrogation of a radioactive sample. The material is presented with minimal mathematical formality and uses consistent terminology. Principles and techniques are discussed in terms of their applications.

Front Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Authors; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science; Chapter 3: Engineering Issues; Chapter 4: Chemistry and Nuclear Forensic Science; Chapter 5: Principles of Nuclear Explosive Devices and Debris Analysis; Chapter 6: Chronometry; Chapter 7: Techniques for Small Signatures; Chapter 8: Collateral ForensicIndicators; Chapter 9: Sample Matrices and Collection; Chapter 10: Radiochemical Procedures; Chapter 11: Inorganic/IsotopicSample Preparation; Chapter 12: Organic Sample Preparation.

Chapter 13: Extraordinary Sample IssuesChapter 14: Field Collection Kits; Chapter 15: NDA Field RadioactivityDetection; Chapter 16: Laboratory Analyses; Chapter 17: Inferred Production Estimates; Chapter 18: Materials Profiling; Chapter 19: Source and Route Attribution; Chapter 20: Forensic Investigation of a Highly Enriched Uranium SampleI nterdicted in Bulgaria; Chapter 21: Counter forensic Investigation of U.S. Enrichment Plants; Chapter 22: Nuclear Smuggling Hoax D-38 Counterweight; Chapter 23: Nuclear Smuggling Hoax Sc Metal; Chapter 24: Fatal "Cold Fusion"Explosion.

Chapter 25: Questioned Samplef rom the U.S. Dr…