Physics and U.S. national security
Journal Article
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· Reviews of Modern Physics
- Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94309 (United States)
Throughout history there has been a close relation between physics and the military. In this article the author concentrates on the connection between physics and U.S. national security. In particular he discusses applications of physics to photo reconnaissance from space, antiballistic missile systems, nuclear testing, and scientific advising. The author also touches briefly on ethical aspects of the relation between science and the military. {copyright} {ital 1999} {ital The American Physical Society}
- OSTI ID:
- 306292
- Journal Information:
- Reviews of Modern Physics, Journal Name: Reviews of Modern Physics Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 71; ISSN RMPHAT; ISSN 0034-6861
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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