title: Nuclear Forensics: Scientific Analysis Supporting Law Enforcement and Nuclear Security Investigations.
abstract: Nuclear forensic science, or "nuclear forensic", aims to answer questions about nuclear material found outside of regulatory control. In this Feature, we provide a general overview of nuclear forensics, selecting examples of key "nuclear forensic signatures" which have allowed investigators to determine the identity of unknown nuclear material in real investigations.
authors.affiliation: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation , Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Keegan
authors.affiliation: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory , P.O. Box 808, L-186, Livermore, California 94551, United States.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kristo
authors.affiliation: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation , Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia.
authors.forename: Kaitlyn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Toole
authors.affiliation: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory , P.O. Box 808, L-186, Livermore, California 94551, United States.
authors.forename: Ruth
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kips
authors.affiliation: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation , Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC, New South Wales 2232, Australia.
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D044707:Forensic Sciences / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D035846:Law Enforcement; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011850:Radioactive Waste / Q000032:analysis*; D012637:Security Measures
chemical_list: D011850:Radioactive Waste