Going Nuclear - Nuclear Science - Part 5 - Hydrogen Bombs

Summary Hydrogen bombs typically use a two stage design with a fission reaction used to initiate nuclear fission of hydrogen isotopes. Moving to fission permits much more powerful bombs because beyond a certain point it is not practical to assemble more fissionable uranium or plutonium into a bomb. A variety of fission bomb designs were attempted with some surprises along the way.

SUnknownGoing Nuclear - Nuclear Science - Part 5 - Hydrogen Bombs

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Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Dec 29, 2017

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official YouTube channel

Language : English

Summary Hydrogen bombs typically use a two stage design with a fission reaction used to initiate nuclear fission of hydrogen isotopes. Moving to fission permits much more powerful bombs because beyond a certain point it is not practical to assemble more fissionable uranium or plutonium into a bomb. A variety of fission bomb designs were attempted with some surprises along the way.

Details

Genres : Documentary News

Release date : Dec 29, 2017

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official YouTube channel

Language : English

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