Nuclear Forensic Analysis, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

Nuclear Forensic Analysis, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

by Kenton J. Moody, Patrick M. Grant, Ian D. Hutcheon
Released December 2014
Publisher(s): CRC Press
ISBN: 9781439880623

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Book description

Now in its second edition, Nuclear Forensic Analysis provides a multidisciplinary reference for forensic scientists, analytical and nuclear chemists, and nuclear physicists in one convenient source. The authors focus particularly on the chemical, physical, and nuclear aspects associated with the production or interrogation of a radioactive sample. They consolidate fundamental principles of nuclear forensic analysis, all pertinent protocols and procedures, computer modeling development, interpretational insights, and attribution considerations. The principles and techniques detailed are then demonstrated and discussed in their applications to real-world investigations and casework conducted over the past several years.

Highlights of the Second Edition include:

  • A new section on sample analysis considerations and interpretation following a post-detonation nuclear forensic collection
  • New case studies, including the most wide-ranging and multidisciplinary nuclear forensic investigation conducted by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to date
  • Expanded treatments of radiologic dispersal devices (RDDs) and statistical analysis methodologies

The material is presented with minimal mathematical formality, using consistent terminology with limited jargon, making it a reliable, accessible reference. The broad-based coverage provides important insight into the multifaceted changes facing this recently developed science.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover (1/2)
  2. Front Cover (2/2)
  3. Contents (1/2)
  4. Contents (2/2)
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Authors
  8. Chapter 1: Introduction (1/5)
  9. Chapter 1: Introduction (2/5)
  10. Chapter 1: Introduction (3/5)
  11. Chapter 1: Introduction (4/5)
  12. Chapter 1: Introduction (5/5)
  13. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (1/13)
  14. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (2/13)
  15. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (3/13)
  16. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (4/13)
  17. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (5/13)
  18. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (6/13)
  19. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (7/13)
  20. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (8/13)
  21. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (9/13)
  22. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (10/13)
  23. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (11/13)
  24. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (12/13)
  25. Chapter 2: Physical Basis of NuclearForensic Science (13/13)
  26. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (1/15)
  27. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (2/15)
  28. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (3/15)
  29. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (4/15)
  30. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (5/15)
  31. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (6/15)
  32. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (7/15)
  33. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (8/15)
  34. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (9/15)
  35. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (10/15)
  36. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (11/15)
  37. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (12/15)
  38. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (13/15)
  39. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (14/15)
  40. Chapter 3: Engineering Issues (15/15)
  41. Chapter 4: Chemistry and Nuclear Forensic Science (1/5)
  42. Chapter 4: Chemistry and Nuclear Forensic Science (2/5)
  43. Chapter 4: Chemistry and Nuclear Forensic Science (3/5)
  44. Chapter 4: Chemistry and Nuclear Forensic Science (4/5)
  45. Chapter 4: Chemistry and Nuclear Forensic Science (5/5)
  46. Chapter 5: Principles of Nuclear Explosive Devices and Debris Analysis (1/8)
  47. Chapter 5: Principles of Nuclear Explosive Devices and Debris Analysis (2/8)
  48. Chapter 5: Principles of Nuclear Explosive Devices and Debris Analysis (3/8)
  49. Chapter 5: Principles of Nuclear Explosive Devices and Debris Analysis (4/8)
  50. Chapter 5: Principles of Nuclear Explosive Devices and Debris Analysis (5/8)
  51. Chapter 5: Principles of Nuclear Explosive Devices and Debris Analysis (6/8)
  52. Chapter 5: Principles of Nuclear Explosive Devices and Debris Analysis (7/8)
  53. Chapter 5: Principles of Nuclear Explosive Devices and Debris Analysis (8/8)
  54. Chapter 6: Chronometry (1/7)
  55. Chapter 6: Chronometry (2/7)
  56. Chapter 6: Chronometry (3/7)
  57. Chapter 6: Chronometry (4/7)
  58. Chapter 6: Chronometry (5/7)
  59. Chapter 6: Chronometry (6/7)
  60. Chapter 6: Chronometry (7/7)
  61. Chapter 7: Techniques for Small Signatures (1/8)
  62. Chapter 7: Techniques for Small Signatures (2/8)
  63. Chapter 7: Techniques for Small Signatures (3/8)
  64. Chapter 7: Techniques for Small Signatures (4/8)
  65. Chapter 7: Techniques for Small Signatures (5/8)
  66. Chapter 7: Techniques for Small Signatures (6/8)
  67. Chapter 7: Techniques for Small Signatures (7/8)
  68. Chapter 7: Techniques for Small Signatures (8/8)
  69. Chapter 8: Collateral ForensicIndicators (1/2)
  70. Chapter 8: Collateral ForensicIndicators (2/2)
  71. Chapter 9: Sample Matrices and Collection (1/2)
  72. Chapter 9: Sample Matrices and Collection (2/2)
  73. Chapter 10: Radiochemical Procedures (1/2)
  74. Chapter 10: Radiochemical Procedures (2/2)
  75. Chapter 11: Inorganic/IsotopicSample Preparation
  76. Chapter 12: Organic Sample Preparation
  77. Chapter 13: Extraordinary Sample Issues (1/2)
  78. Chapter 13: Extraordinary Sample Issues (2/2)
  79. Chapter 14: Field Collection Kits
  80. Chapter 15: NDA Field RadioactivityDetection (1/2)
  81. Chapter 15: NDA Field RadioactivityDetection (2/2)
  82. Chapter 16: Laboratory Analyses (1/7)
  83. Chapter 16: Laboratory Analyses (2/7)
  84. Chapter 16: Laboratory Analyses (3/7)
  85. Chapter 16: Laboratory Analyses (4/7)
  86. Chapter 16: Laboratory Analyses (5/7)
  87. Chapter 16: Laboratory Analyses (6/7)
  88. Chapter 16: Laboratory Analyses (7/7)
  89. Chapter 17: Inferred Production Estimates (1/2)
  90. Chapter 17: Inferred Production Estimates (2/2)
  91. Chapter 18: Materials Profiling (1/2)
  92. Chapter 18: Materials Profiling (2/2)
  93. Chapter 19: Source and Route Attribution (1/5)
  94. Chapter 19: Source and Route Attribution (2/5)
  95. Chapter 19: Source and Route Attribution (3/5)
  96. Chapter 19: Source and Route Attribution (4/5)
  97. Chapter 19: Source and Route Attribution (5/5)
  98. Chapter 20: Forensic Investigation of a Highly Enriched Uranium SampleI nterdicted in Bulgaria (1/4)
  99. Chapter 20: Forensic Investigation of a Highly Enriched Uranium SampleI nterdicted in Bulgaria (2/4)
  100. Chapter 20: Forensic Investigation of a Highly Enriched Uranium SampleI nterdicted in Bulgaria (3/4)
  101. Chapter 20: Forensic Investigation of a Highly Enriched Uranium SampleI nterdicted in Bulgaria (4/4)
  102. Chapter 21: Counter forensic Investigation of U.S.Enrichment Plants (1/5)
  103. Chapter 21: Counter forensic Investigation of U.S.Enrichment Plants (2/5)
  104. Chapter 21: Counter forensic Investigation of U.S.Enrichment Plants (3/5)
  105. Chapter 21: Counter forensic Investigation of U.S.Enrichment Plants (4/5)
  106. Chapter 21: Counter forensic Investigation of U.S.Enrichment Plants (5/5)
  107. Chapter 22: Nuclear Smuggling Hoax D-38 Counterweight
  108. Chapter 23: Nuclear Smuggling Hoax Sc Metal
  109. Chapter 24: Fatal “Cold Fusion”Explosion (1/2)
  110. Chapter 24: Fatal “Cold Fusion”Explosion (2/2)
  111. Chapter 25: Questioned Samplef rom the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (1/3)
  112. Chapter 25: Questioned Samplef rom the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (2/3)
  113. Chapter 25: Questioned Samplef rom the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (3/3)
  114. Chapter 26: Radioactive Pillow Shipment
  115. Chapter 27: Afghanistan Scam Specimens (1/3)
  116. Chapter 27: Afghanistan Scam Specimens (2/3)
  117. Chapter 27: Afghanistan Scam Specimens (3/3)
  118. Back Cover

Product information

  • Title: Nuclear Forensic Analysis, Second Edition, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Kenton J. Moody, Patrick M. Grant, Ian D. Hutcheon
  • Release date: December 2014
  • Publisher(s): CRC Press
  • ISBN: 9781439880623