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Routine Beryllium-10 analysis from post-detonation debris and geologic materials [Slides]

Goehring, Brent Marshal
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Beryllium (Be) isotope measurements provide insight into weapon design, yield, etc. Sample preparation nor measurement capability currently existed at LANL. Potential capability directly benefits nuclear forensics venture. PI Goehring has nearly 20 years of Be chemistry experience, including method implementation with difficult samples.

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Goehring, Brent Marshal. 2023-11-06. Routine Beryllium-10 analysis from post-detonation debris and geologic materials [Slides]. https://doi.org/10.2172/2205022

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