| ID | 092918 |
| Title Proper | Radioactive carbon from nuclear explosions and nonthreshold biological effects |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sakharov, Andrei D ; Hippel, Frank Von |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In this article, which appeared in the June 1958 issue of the Soviet journal, Atomic Energy, Sakharov estimated that about 10,000 people would ultimately suffer cancers, genetic disorders, and other ill effects from the radioactivity produced by a 1-megation nuclear explosion in the atmosphere. |
| `In' analytical Note | Science and Global Security Vol. 17, No. 2-3; May 2009: p.159 - 169 |
| Journal Source | Science and Global Security Vol. 17, No. 2-3; May 2009: p.159 - 169 |
| Key Words | Radioactive Carbon ; Nuclear Explosions ; Nonthreshold Biological Effects ; Cancers ; United States ; Soviet Journal |