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Hydrogen Bomb vs Nuclear Bomb Power Comparison

The Power of Hydrogen Bombs and Nuclear Bombs
There are both hydrogen bombs and nuclear bombs in the world, and people often discuss their power. Discuss it in detail today.

Nuclear bombers, according to the principle of nuclear fission. Heavy atomic nuclei, such as uranium-235, plutonium-239, etc., are bombarded by neutrons and split into two or more light nuclei, releasing great energy at the same time. This fission reaction can trigger a chain reaction in an instant, causing a dramatic release of energy.

Hydrogen bombers are based on nuclear fusion. Light atomic nuclei, such as the isotopes deuterium and tritium of hydrogen, gather into heavy nuclei at extremely high temperatures and pressures. This process releases far more energy than nuclear fission. However, in order to achieve the conditions of nuclear fusion, it is often necessary to use a nuclear bomb to provide the required high temperature and high pressure, so a hydrogen bomb is also called a thermonuclear weapon.

In terms of power, the yield of nuclear bombs is limited, and it is commonly found in thousands to tens of tons of TNT equivalent. The power of hydrogen bombs is amazing, reaching millions or even tens of millions of tons of TNT equivalent. The "Tsar Bomb" tested by the Soviet Union in the past was a hydrogen bomb with a yield of 50 million tons of TNT. When it exploded, it shook the world. Its mushroom cloud was several times higher than Mount Everest, and the energy released was extremely huge, with a wide range of effects.

The reason why the power of hydrogen bombs far exceeds that of nuclear bombs is due to the nuclear fusion reaction mechanism. In nuclear fusion, mass loss is converted into energy. According to Einstein's formula E = mc ², a little mass loss can generate great energy. And nuclear fusion raw materials are abundant, such as deuterium, which can be extracted from seawater, and the raw materials are almost endless.

In summary, the power of hydrogen bombs is more powerful than nuclear bombs, and its influence is also far-reaching at the military and strategic levels. However, both have the power to destroy the world, and it is the shared responsibility of mankind to use them with caution and maintain peace.