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OverviewThe material that sustains the nuclear reactions that produce energy can also be used to make nuclear weapons-and therefore, the development of nuclear energy is one of multiple pathways to proliferation for a non-nuclear weapon state. There is a tension between the development of future nuclear fuel cycles and managing the risk of proliferation as the number of existing and future nuclear energy systems expands throughout the world. As the Department of Energy (DOE) and other parts of the government make decisions about future nuclear fuel cycles, DOE would like to improve proliferation assessments to better inform those decisions. Improving the Assessment of the Proliferation Risk of Nuclear Fuel Cycles considers how the current methods of quantification of proliferation risk are being used and implemented, how other approaches to risk assessment can contribute to improving the utility of assessments for policy and decision makers. The study also seeks to understand the extent to which technical analysis of proliferation risk could be improved for policy makers through research and development. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Committee on Improving the Assessment of the Proliferation Risk of Nuclear Fuel Cycles , Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board , Division on Earth and Life Studies , National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 28.00cm Weight: 0.295kg ISBN: 9780309285322ISBN 10: 0309285321 Pages: 78 Publication Date: 11 July 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 Summary; 4 1 Background and Introduction; 5 2 Key Proliferation Policy Questions; 6 3 Utility of Proliferation Assessments; 7 4 Applicaiton of Other Risk Methodologies; 8 5 Identification of R&D for Improving Assessments; 9 6 Communication of Proliferation Risk; 10 References; 11 Appendix A: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members; 12 Appendix B: Evaluation of Predefined Frameworks; 13 Appendix C: Statement of Task; 14 Appendix D: Presentations and Committee Meetings; 15 Appendix E: Glossary and AcronymsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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