Report of the American Physical Society Study Group on boost-phase intercept systems for national missile defense: Scientific and technical issues

Institutions are listed for purposes of identification only. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this report are those of the Study Group members, and do not necessarily represent the official views, opinions, or policies of their institutions.

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