Sandia Ensures US Nuclear Weapons Deterrent Can Remain Effective, Credible
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 08:31
in Physics & Chemistry
As part of its mission of ensuring the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile is safe, secure and effective as a deterrent, Sandia National Laboratories must make sure crucial parts can function if they're hit by radiation, especially a type called fast neutrons. It created a project called QASPR to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the non-nuclear components in U.S. weapons systems.