COMBINED SENSORS FOR THE DETECTION, IDENTIFICATION AND MONITORING OF RADIATION SOURCES

摘要

Radiation sources widely used in industry, medicine, agriculture, research and education are most dangerous from the viewpoint of their widespread and easy access. The probability that these sources will be stolen and used to assemble a radiological dispersive (RDD) is not negligible. Such a device can be used by terrorist groups for the purpose of contamination of industrial centers, airports, seaports and residential areas, which can affect a large sector of the economy of a country. Detonation of a RDD can lead to death and exposure of the population to radiation, but, as a whole, the use of the bomb is aimed at creating panic among population, causing economic damage and social shock to the society. In this work, ways to reduce the threat of radiation sources obtained outside and within a country will be discussed.