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.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Scott Manley
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.
Genres : Documentary News
Release date : Dec 29, 2017
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official YouTube channel
Language : English