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Hydrogen Bombs Radiation Amount

On the Doubt of the Radiation Amount of the Hydrogen Bomb
Everyone has heard of the power of the hydrogen bomb, but there are different opinions on its radiation amount. Or is it reasonable to say that the radiation amount of the hydrogen bomb is less than what the ordinary people expect? I will analyze it in detail.

The hydrogen bomb is caused by the principle of nuclear fusion. Its explosion is also, under high temperature and high pressure, the isotopes of hydrogen, deuterium and tritium, are combined and changed, and the energy emission is huge, which is earth-shaking. However, the amount of radiation cannot be judged by the appearance alone.

Considering its radiation, there is a difference between instantaneous radiation and residual radiation. Instantaneous radiation, which is emitted when it explodes, its energy is strong and short, mainly high-energy particles and rays, which hurt people and things in an instant. Residual radiation exists in the environment after the explosion and is difficult to dissipate for a long time. Its source is the radioactivity of the products of nuclear reactions.

It is said that the amount of radiation in a hydrogen bomb is small, because the materials used in nuclear fusion are slightly less radioactive than uranium and plutonium used in nuclear fission. And the design of a hydrogen bomb is exquisite, which can make the fusion reaction efficient and reduce the generation of residual radiation. However, this does not mean that the radiation of a hydrogen bomb can be ignored.

When a hydrogen bomb explodes, the instantaneous radiation is strong enough to destroy things and hurt people in a wide area. Although the residual radiation is less than that of an atomic bomb, the environment in the explosion area is still severely damaged, and the survival of organisms and the fertility of the land are all harmed in the long run. And the harm of radiation is invisible, or it can cause genetic changes and diseases, which is a far-reaching disaster.

Therefore, when it comes to the amount of radiation from hydrogen bombs, it is necessary to look at it comprehensively. Although there is a theory that the amount of radiation is less than that of other nuclear weapons, the danger of its explosion is a great danger to both human beings and nature. Do not neglect its ability to destroy the world and the earth because of its so-called "small" amount of radiation. We must be careful again and again, and find a way to peace and avoid the scourge of nuclear war, which is a long-term solution for mankind.