The Increasing Danger of Nuclear Weapons - How Physicists Can Help Reduce the Threat

Explore the evolving dangers of nuclear weapons and the role physicists can play in threat reduction through this comprehensive conference session from the 2024 APS April Meeting. Delve into the impact of quantum technologies on nuclear deterrence, examining their potential to disrupt encrypted systems, enhance secure communications, and improve detection capabilities. Investigate how advanced space-based Earth observation technologies affect nuclear transparency and stability, considering both risks and opportunities for arms control. Learn about grassroots efforts by physicists to educate the public and policymakers on nuclear dangers and advocate for risk-reduction policies. Gain insights from expert presentations on quantum technology implications for nuclear deterrence, advances in Earth observation capabilities and their impact on nuclear stability, and international efforts to mitigate the increasing danger of nuclear weapons.

AM24 - D04: The Increasing Danger of Nuclear Weapons: How Physicists Can Help Reduce the Threat