ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|24 pages

Chapter 1Introduction

chapter 3|74 pages

Engineering Issues

chapter 6|34 pages

Chapter 6Chronometry

chapter 7|36 pages

Chapter 7Techniques for Small Signatures

chapter 8|8 pages

Chapter 8Collateral Forensic Indicators

chapter 9|6 pages

Chapter 9Sample Matrices and Collection

chapter 10|10 pages

Chapter 10Radiochemical Procedures

chapter 12|4 pages

Organic Sample Preparation

chapter 13|10 pages

Chapter 13Extraordinary Sample Issues

chapter 14|4 pages

Chapter 14Field Collection Kits

chapter 16|34 pages

Chapter 16Laboratory Analyses

chapter 17|8 pages

Chapter 17Inferred Production Estimates

chapter 18|8 pages

Chapter 18Materials Pro–ling

chapter 19|22 pages

Chapter 19Source and Route Attribution

chapter 23|2 pages

Chapter 23Nuclear Smuggling Hoax: Sc Metal

chapter 24|6 pages

Fatal “Cold Fusion” Explosion

chapter 26|4 pages

Chapter 26Radioactive Pillow Shipment

chapter 27|12 pages

Afghanistan Scam Specimens