Nuclear Physics Explained

Nuclear Weapons Were Never "Atomic" Bombs (1x16)

Date de diffusion: Avr 27, 2018

Often called "atomic" bombs, the fission weapons first exploded in 1945 are in fact nuclear bombs - as are the fusion-boosted "H-bombs" developed a few years later. Study how they work, the difficulty of producing their reactive material, and techniques for enhancing their yield and miniaturizing warheads. Understand why the search for peaceful applications of nuclear weapons proved fruitless.