Rapid isotopic analysis of uranium, plutonium, and americium in post-detonation debris simulants by RIMS
M. R. Savina, Danielle Ziva Shulaker, Brett H. Isselhardt, G. A. Brennecka
Abstract
Uranium interference is a major problem in conventional 238 Pu analysis. In RIMS, a slight detuning of the resonance laser extinguishes the Pu signal so that the 238 U interference can be accurately quantified and subtracted.
Topics & Concepts
PlutoniumUraniumAmericiumDetonationDebrisRadiochemistryChemistryInterference (communication)Nuclear physicsPhysicsExplosive materialMeteorologyOrganic chemistryEngineeringChannel (broadcasting)Electrical engineeringRadioactive contamination and transferRadioactive element chemistry and processingNuclear Physics and Applications