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Filtering by: Date 2010 Degree Field Radiation Health Physics Language English [eng] Subject Dirty bombs -- Health aspects

An analysis of the prompt effects of an indoor, non-explosive radiological dispersal device utilizing cesium-137 or cobalt-60

Creator:

Melnick, Stefan T.

Abstract:

The advances in the nuclear sciences over the past sixty years have yielded many beneficial technologies and applications, such as power generation, food irradiation, and medical diagnostic devices and techniques. However, these advances have also allowed the advent of nuclear and radiological weapons. This paper will focus on one type...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis