The Role of Pulsed Power in International Security and Counterterrorism

Abstract

Advanced technologies, including pulsed power, play a vital role in preserving domestic and international security while working to counter terrorism. However, technology is not a universal sword and shield against terrorism. Technical countermeasures to terrorist activities must be cost effective and applied with some wisdom about terrorist objectives. The following paper features insightful perspectives on terrorism and terrorist organizations. The role of science and technology, as a tool against terrorism, is also discussed and examples of applied pulsed power technology are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA627990

Entities

People

  • H. C. Kirbie
  • H. T. Hawkins

Organizations

  • Los Alamos National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Detectors
  • Energy
  • Fuel Cells
  • Health Services
  • High Power Microwaves
  • International Security
  • Power
  • Pulsed Power
  • Security
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design