Published February 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Simple model of the arms race

Creators

  • 1. Department of Physics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154

Description

A simple model of a two-party arms race is developed based on the principle that the race will continue so long as either side can unleash an effective first strike against the other side. The model is used to examine how secrecy, the ABM, MIRV-ing, and an MX system affect the arms race

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Am. J. Phys.
Journal Volume
50
Journal Issue
2
Series
Am. J. Phys.
Journal Page Range
125-128
ISSN
0002-9505

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
13675582
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Descriptors DEI
MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MISSILES; NATIONAL DEFENSE; NUCLEAR WEAPONS; PROLIFERATION