Identifying key accelerator components in support of nonproliferation

Journal Article · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1999 · Transactions of the American Nuclear Society

OSTI ID:678177

Rutherford, D A; Earley, L M ^[1]

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1. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)

Because accelerators, like reactors, can be used to produce special nuclear material, their key components must be controlled. This work identifies the key components of linear accelerators (LINACs) that are critical in the export control regime. The design of LINACs is well documented and easily available to the general public. Schools on accelerator design are available, and several universities offer coursework on accelerators. Most accelerator facilities are open to the public, non-US citizens can work at accelerator facilities, and information about accelerators is openly communicated across the world. Construction of accelerators, however, is difficult to achieve without the necessary components.

• OSTI ID: 678177
• Report Number(s): CONF-990605-; ISSN 0003-018X; TRN: 99:009162
• Journal Information: Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, Vol. 80; Conference: 1999 annual meeting of the American Nuclear Society (ANS), Boston, MA (United States), 6-10 Jun 1999; Other Information: PBD: 1999
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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