Nuclear capability by the numbers nears

A mathematical model that addresses factors such as a nation\'s technological capabilities, economic resources and geopolitical standing could eventually help d...

Nuclear weapons and how to keep them from spreading worldwide have been concerns for the United States for decades. Too often, discovery of a new nation acquiring nuclear weapons comes after a test explosion has occurred. But what if it were possible to model behaviors of nations to predict which ones are likely to get nuclear weapons? Such a model is being developed at North Carolina State University. Professor Man-Sung Yim, professor of nuclear engineering at NC State, recently briefed lawmakers on his work. Now he joins us to tell us about it.

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