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Novel optics improve nuclear-weapon safety.

Authors :
Overton, Gail
Source :
Laser Focus World. Nov2009, Vol. 45 Issue 11, p19-21. 2p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article reports on the application of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on Confined Large Optical Scintillator Screen and Imaging System (CoLOSSIS) designed by Optics 1 to monitor the performance of weapons in Amarillo, Texas. The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) developed a prototype for the system. It mentions that x-ray beam produces a shadow in the system. Moreover, CoLLOSSIS promotes efficiency in weapon inspection.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10438092
Volume :
45
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Laser Focus World
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
47106666