Ethics and nuclear weapons research

Conference · Thu Jan 19 23:00:00 EST 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.1989.tb15059.x· OSTI ID:6100980

Brown, P. S.

Nuclear weapons are the ultimate weapons. Hence, many believe that in the realm of military research and development, research on nuclear weapons represents the ultimate. Those of us involved in nuclear weapon research are frequently asked why we do what we do, rather than get involved in the more ''peaceful'' endeavors open to scientists and engineers. There is a variety of answers to this question. 15 refs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6100980
• Report Number(s): UCRL-100268-Rev.1; CONF-890178-1-Rev.1; ON: DE89014036
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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