The weapons potential of high-assay low-enriched uranium.

  • Published In: Science (pre-March 2025), 2024, v. 384, n. 6700. P. 1071 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kemp, R. Scott; Lyman, Edwin S.; Deinert, Mark R.; Garwin, Richard L.; von Hippel, Frank N. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the growing interest in high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) as a nuclear reactor fuel, driven by significant US government funding, posing a potential threat to nuclear proliferation control efforts. It mentions while traditional reactor fuels with lower enrichments are considered safe from weapons use, the shift towards HALEU, with its higher uranium-235 concentrations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Science (pre-March 2025). 2024/06, Vol. 384, Issue 6700, p1071
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-8075
  • DOI:10.1126/science.ado8693
  • Accession Number:177692205

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