This paper describes the methodology and analytical methods used in nuclear forensic investigations. Two case studies are taken as examples to illustrate this. These examples represent typical cases that have been analysed at the Institute for Transuranium Elements (ITU) since last 10 years, i.e. the beginning of the illicit trafficking of nuclear materials. Results of the various analytical techniques are shown, which, together with other type of information, reveal the origin of the material. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Cent Identificat Lab, Joint POW MIA Accounting Command, Hickam AFB, HI USACent Identificat Lab, Joint POW MIA Accounting Command, Hickam AFB, HI USA