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