Prevention, Detection and Response to Nuclear and Radiological Threats

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Apikyan, Samuel (Editor), Diamond, David (Editor), Way, Ralph (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2008.
• Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series,
• Subjects: Engineering.; Nuclear energy.; Particle acceleration.; Nuclear fusion.; Quality control.; Reliability.; Industrial safety.; Nuclear engineering.; Radiation protection.; Radiation > Safety measures.; Nuclear Engineering.; Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection.; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.; Particle Acceleration and Detection, Beam Physics.; Nuclear Fusion.; Nuclear Energy.

Since the end of the Cold War, the nuclear threats facing the world are dramatically evolving and have become even much more complex. However, the events of the past years have proved the necessity to reevaluate these threats on a level never before considered. The need to prevent, detect and respon...