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Response Technologies
Analysis and Response
Los Alamos’ approach combines detection, characterization and response technologies into systems that can be deployed by agencies charged with responding to terrorist events. Los Alamos continues its long-standing involvement with the Department of Energy’s Nuclear Emergency Support Team and conducts work to address the problem of cyber-terrorism. Current
efforts include:
- Developing chemical and biological detection technology
- Developing a bioagent DNA database
- Integrated early warning systems for detection, identification and nationwide alerts
- Techniques for homeland defense against terrorism
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The Right Tools
Los Alamos has developed a hand-held CZT isotope detector capable of
identifying gamma and neutron radiation emitted by radioactive
materials. In real time, this device produces high-quality data in a
portable device that is not sensitive to extreme variations in
temperature or environment. The detector hardware includes a CZT
detector housed within the charge-sensing preamplifier, read-out
electronics to conduct the measurements of any radioactive materials
present and to provide the analysis of those samples, as well as a
multi-channel analyzer/microcomputer.
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