Published August 1, 2014 | Version v1
Journal article

Are the makings of a dirty bomb in your neighborhood?

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Description

Although regulators say that current protections are adequate, the US government continues to pay for extra security features for facilities that hold radiological materials

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physics Today
Journal Volume
67
Journal Issue
8
Journal Page Range
vp.
ISSN
0031-9228
CODEN
PHTOAD

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
46009990
Subject category
S98: NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION;
Descriptors DEI
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT; NATIONAL SECURITY; RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS; RADIOLOGICAL DISPERSAL DEVICES; SAFEGUARDS; USA
Descriptors DEC
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; MATERIALS; NORTH AMERICA; SECURITY; WEAPONS

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