Talk:Nuclear forensics

Sampling

A section about sampling would be a nice addition to this article. I don't think we have any images like in this presentation on Commons though: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/jrc/downloads/jrc_presentation_erdmann_particle_analysis.pdf --Tobias1984 (talk) 23:26, 17 November 2013 (UTC)

Analytical methods

From my point of view the analytical methods are described very generic and don't mention the context to nuclear forensics enough. The methods also need a better description of what the method can and can't do in this context. Especially the comparison between bulk and in-situ methods should be highlighted. --Tobias1984 (talk) 16:27, 19 November 2013 (UTC)

Edit of Introduction

I edited out the following paragraphs because I think they should go into subsections for analytics, and a section for plutonium enrichment. --Tobias1984 (talk) 11:29, 24 November 2013 (UTC)

Characterization is the starting point for developing an analytical planfor both radioactive and non-radioactive samples associated with interdiction or following a nuclear incident. Nuclear forensic investigations follow the model action plan (MAP), which was developed originally by the International Technical Working group. The basic structure of the MAP is designed to enable a nuclear forensic investigation to analyze all the radioactive and traditional,non-nuclear forensic evidence. This is done in order to attribute the nuclear material, including its origin, method of production, likelihood of more material in existence, transit route, and the means and point by which legitimate control was lost. The international forensics community has reached a general consensus for sequencing information to provide the most valuable information as early as possible. A review of the forensic matters associated with stolen plutonium has been published.

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