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Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
Yinlu Han, Yue Zhang, Hairui Guo
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 161 | Number 1 | January 2009 | Pages 90-110
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE161-90
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All cross sections of neutron-induced reactions, angular distributions, energy spectra and double-differential cross sections are consistently calculated and analyzed for 54,56,57,58,natFe at incident neutron energies below 200 MeV based on the nuclear theoretical models, which are the optical model, preequilibrium and equilibrium reaction theories, and the distorted wave Born approximation theory. Theoretical calculated results are compared with existing experimental data and the evaluated results in ENDF/B-VII and JENDL-3. The optical model potential parameters are obtained according to the experimental data of total and nonelastic-scattering cross sections, and elastic-scattering angular distributions.
