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How The Hydrogen Bomb Works

A brief description of the principle of the hydrogen bomb
The hydrogen bomb is the most powerful weapon. Its operating principle is based on the wonderful process of nuclear fusion.

Nuclear fusion is the physical reaction of light atomic nuclei fusing with each other to form heavy atomic nuclei. In hydrogen bombs, the commonly used nuclear fusion materials are hydrogen isotopes, deuterium and tritium.

When a hydrogen bomb is detonated, the atomic bomb is used as the trigger. The explosion of an atomic bomb produces an extremely high temperature and high pressure environment, which is a prerequisite for nuclear fusion. Under such extreme conditions, the nuclei of deuterium and tritium have enough kinetic energy to overcome the charge repulsion force between each other and be able to approach and coalesce.

The nuclear fusion reaction instantly releases extremely huge energy. This energy is emitted in the form of light, heat, and high-energy particles. The resulting high temperature can reach tens of millions of degrees Celsius, which is enough to cause further reactions and destruction of surrounding materials.

At the same time, the high-energy neutrons produced by the nuclear fusion reaction also have a strong penetrating ability and destructive effect. It can cause the surrounding material to undergo nuclear reactions, releasing more energy and enhancing the explosive power of the hydrogen bomb.

From this perspective, the powerful power of the hydrogen bomb comes from the massive energy released by the nuclear fusion reaction, which is the core principle of its work.