Take a virtual tour of the Nuclear Forensic Laboratory

Nuclear forensics is a relatively young discipline in science. It provides information on nuclear material of unknown origin that has been intercepted during illicit trafficking or nuclear smuggling. In the nuclear forensic laboratory, JRC scientists perform research on parameters called "signatures" or "fingerprints". These enable the identification of the material and tracing of its origin.

Find out more about the Nuclear Forensic Laboratory

Topics:

Actinide Nuclear Research Safety Security

JRC Science Areas:

Nuclear Safety & Security

The European Commission’s priorities:

A Stronger Europe in the World

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