Nuclear agents

N. Marmiroli et al (eds.), Advanced Science and Technology for Biological Decontamination of Sites Affected by Chemical and Radiological Nuclear Agents, 03—14. 2007 Springer. 

Children, like adults, can be exposed to nuclear agents through an attack on a nuclear power plant they can be exposed to radiologic agents through the release of a dirty bomb or an unintentional release. The decontamination and treatment of patients exposed to radioactive contaminants are discussed elsewhere in this book (refer to chapter 20). This section outlines pediatric-specific recommendations for care. 

One of the major issues in national security is the detection of potentially hazardous materials before they do harm to people or property. Thus, the sensing of chemical, biological, and nuclear agents quickly, specifically, and at a distance is of primary importance. Currently available detectors based on semiconductors have a wide range of applicability high-energy and low-energy ends of the spectrum are especially important. 

Biological agents require no precursors for development, unlike chemical and nuclear agents, and a covert program is much more difficult to detect. 

WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. WHAT YOU SHOUU> KNOW A CITIZEN S GUIDE TO BIOI/)GICAL. CHEMICAL AND NUCLEAR AGENTS WEAPONS... 

In this book we will examine various biological, chemical and nuclear agents that have been weaponizcd and used in past wars and conflicts, and those currently in militar> applications world-wide. We will also examine some that had been used and discontinued, but that could be revived in the future. We will also examine some that have the potential to be constituted and used as a weapon of mass destruction. 

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