ABSTRACT
Radiological terrorism could take one of two forms: the use of a radiological dispersal device (RDD) or that of a radiological exposure device (RED). The Goinia, Brazil safety incident illustrates the scale of the damage that could be caused by radiological terrorism. Preventing radiological terrorism can take many forms, but one of the most effective prevention methods is denying potential terrorists access to high-risk radiological sources. Preventing radiological terrorism can take many forms, but one of the most effective prevention methods is denying potential terrorists access to high-risk radiological sources. This chapter will examine alternative technologies for preventing radiological terrorism by using highly enriched uranium (HEU) minimization efforts dedicated to minimizing the availability of fissile material for a nuclear explosive as a potential model. Liability and insurance rules on high-risk radiological sources are far from clear. LINAC machines were not originally intended to serve as blood irradiators.
