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Nuclear Bomb vs Hydrogen Bomb
The distinction between nuclear bombs and hydrogen bombs
Nuclear bombers use the energy of nuclear fission as the source of their destructive power. The rationale is that heavy atomic nuclei (such as uranium-235, plutonium-239) are bombarded by neutrons and split into two or more light nuclei. In this process, a huge amount of energy is released. This fission reaction can be self-sustaining, forming a chain reaction, instantly releasing energy, causing a powerful explosion. Its explosion generates high temperature, high pressure, strong radiation, shock waves and optical radiation, etc., with a wide range of damage and great destructive power to life and buildings.
Hydrogen bombers are based on the energy of nuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion is often fueled by deuterium and tritium, the isotopes of hydrogen. Under extremely high temperature and pressure, the two light nuclei fuse into a heavy nucleus, and this process also releases great energy. However, in order to achieve the conditions of nuclear fusion, extremely high starting energy is required, which is often provided by the explosion of a nuclear bomb. The power of a hydrogen bomb far exceeds that of a nuclear bomb. The effects of its explosion, such as thermal radiation, shock waves and nuclear radiation, are even larger in scale and have a wider range of damage.
The production and use of nuclear bombs are relatively early and technically familiar. Its structure and principle are easier to understand, and the required conditions are also lower than those of a hydrogen bomb. However, the power of a hydrogen bomb is far superior to that of a nuclear bomb, and a small amount of fuel can cause a very powerful explosion. And the radiation residue of a hydrogen bomb is less than that of a nuclear bomb, but the radiation intensity of the explosion is still
Nuclear bombs and hydrogen bombs are both weapons of mass destruction. Although the principles, powers and characteristics of the two are different, they both pose a great threat to humanity and the earth. Therefore, in today's world, nuclear control, disarmament, and peace and stability are global priorities.
Nuclear bombers use the energy of nuclear fission as the source of their destructive power. The rationale is that heavy atomic nuclei (such as uranium-235, plutonium-239) are bombarded by neutrons and split into two or more light nuclei. In this process, a huge amount of energy is released. This fission reaction can be self-sustaining, forming a chain reaction, instantly releasing energy, causing a powerful explosion. Its explosion generates high temperature, high pressure, strong radiation, shock waves and optical radiation, etc., with a wide range of damage and great destructive power to life and buildings.
Hydrogen bombers are based on the energy of nuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion is often fueled by deuterium and tritium, the isotopes of hydrogen. Under extremely high temperature and pressure, the two light nuclei fuse into a heavy nucleus, and this process also releases great energy. However, in order to achieve the conditions of nuclear fusion, extremely high starting energy is required, which is often provided by the explosion of a nuclear bomb. The power of a hydrogen bomb far exceeds that of a nuclear bomb. The effects of its explosion, such as thermal radiation, shock waves and nuclear radiation, are even larger in scale and have a wider range of damage.
The production and use of nuclear bombs are relatively early and technically familiar. Its structure and principle are easier to understand, and the required conditions are also lower than those of a hydrogen bomb. However, the power of a hydrogen bomb is far superior to that of a nuclear bomb, and a small amount of fuel can cause a very powerful explosion. And the radiation residue of a hydrogen bomb is less than that of a nuclear bomb, but the radiation intensity of the explosion is still
Nuclear bombs and hydrogen bombs are both weapons of mass destruction. Although the principles, powers and characteristics of the two are different, they both pose a great threat to humanity and the earth. Therefore, in today's world, nuclear control, disarmament, and peace and stability are global priorities.
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