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Securing Nuclear Material and Strong Radiation Sources

Journal Article

Authors
Fritz Steinhausler
George Bunn - Stanford University

Published by
IAEA Bulletin, Vol. 45 no. 1
June 2003

New threats of terrorism are prompting the need for swift action to better secure nuclear material and strong radiation sources. Are measures already in place enough? The Stanford-Salzburg initiative suggests not.

Topics: Nuclear safety and security | Terrorism and counterterrorism

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