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When it comes to detecting nuclear threats, physics is not on our side. The special nuclear material (SNM) used to make nuclear bombs is more difficult to detect than are normal isotopes, and some SNM are relatively easy to shield.
Sandia is developing passive and active detectors to overcome the limitations of today’s radiological and nuclear detectors. We’re also conducting advanced R&D to investigate new concepts to create improved detectors for future threats.