An Introduction to Los Alamos National Laboratory [Slides]
This presentation was presented during an information session at BYU-I as an introduction to the history of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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Engineering topics
Peterson, Paul David
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Tommy Morris’ Comments on Nuclear Explosive Safety
Nuclear explosives and weapon systems require special consideration because of their political and military importance, their destructive power, and the potential consequences of an accident. The special consideration translates into specific requirements promulgated by Department of Energy (DOE) O 452.1E “Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Surety,” and Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 3150.02 “DoD Nuclear Weapon System Safety Program.” The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) W-Division Nuclear Explosive Safety Office mission is to coordinate LANL participation in Nuclear Explosive Safety Studies (NESS) and Nuclear Weapon System Safety Studies (NWSS); to provide qualified members and advisors to the studies; to liaise with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the DoD, other national laboratories, the Nevada Test Site, and Pantex Plant with regards to nuclear explosive and weapon system safety. These orders and directives define nuclear detonation as an energy release through a nuclear process, during a period of time on the order of 1 microsecond, in an amount equivalent to the energy released by detonating 4 or more pounds of trinitrotoluene (TNT).
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An Introduction to Los Alamos National Laboratory [Slides]
Slides for a presentation on the history of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This presentation discusses the origins of Los Alamos National Lab during WWII, some of the projects and challenges that the lab has taken on since its founding, and the history of nuclear weapons technologies at LANL.
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W-NES-TR-0007U, LANL W-NES Position Paper: Production Plant Contractor (PPC) Assumed Anticipated Weapons Response Highlights Increased Focus on Other Key Processes in DOE-NA-STD-3016-2018
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Morris, Tommy Joe↗
"The biggest fool thing": An Overview of Nuclear Explosives Safety – Explosives and Detonators [Slides]
This presentation provides an overview of Explosives and Detonators for the NNSA NSTE 270 Course. It includes an overview of how detonators and high explosives are considered as part of Nuclear Explosives Safety. Several accidents involving High Explosives are also discussed. This presentation was adapted from LA-CP-16-20438 and LA-UR-21-20246.
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