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Advancing nuclear forensics competencies at the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan and conceptual development of a National Nuclear Forensics Library
Abstract
Since 2021, the National Nuclear Center (NNC) of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been successfully developing a project dedicated to nuclear forensics. The relevance of this project is underscored by Kazakhstan’s leading position in the global uranium mining and export market. The country operates research reactors and is involved in the production of experimental nuclear fuel. The nuclear forensics project is being implemented in several key areas: the project will develop competencies in laboratory research of samples, interpretation of results, and develop a prototype concept for the National Nuclear Forensics Library. In implementing these challenges, the NNC experts draw on the experience of colleagues from world-leading scientific and research centers. Designing a prototype National Nuclear Forensics Library (NNFL) is a challenging project. In conclusion, the solution to this task is based on the IAEA’s approaches, recommendations, and the experience gained from the construction of similar systems in other countries.
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Syssaletin, A. [National Research Centre, Moscow (Russian Federation). Kurchatov Institute] (ORCID:0000000318734160), Batyrbekov, E. [National Research Centre, Moscow (Russian Federation). Kurchatov Institute], Baklanova, Y. [National Research Centre, Moscow (Russian Federation). Kurchatov Institute], Yermakov, V. [National Research Centre, Moscow (Russian Federation). Kurchatov Institute], Nauryzbayev, R. [National Research Centre, Moscow (Russian Federation). Kurchatov Institute], Marks, Naomi [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)], Kips, Ruth [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)], Tompson, Andy [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)], Dallas, Liz [Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)], Stratz, Adam [Nuclear Security Strategies, Clinton, MD (United States)]. 2025-10-24. Advancing nuclear forensics competencies at the National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan and conceptual development of a National Nuclear Forensics Library. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-025-10452-0
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