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The thermonuclear devices are armed and ready.

After the thermonuclear war, the Earth slowly began to die from radiation poisoning.

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What is the difference between nuclear and thermonuclear weapons?

Nuclear weapons' yield is derived primarily from fission. Thermonuclear weapon's yield is derived mainly from fusion. Thermonuclear weapons are multistage weapons -- x-rays from a nuclear primary trigger are used to trigger ablation in the pusher of the secondary to compress it, which is responsible for the fusion reaction.


What was the code name of Americas first thermonuclear device tested in the Pacific on October 311952?

Ivy Mike (but it was November 1, 1952 local time where the detonation occurred).


What are the problems involved in thermonuclear bombs?

Some of the problems involved in thermonuclear bombs include the risk of accidental detonation, the potential for proliferation leading to nuclear arms races, and the massive destruction and radioactive fallout they can cause. Additionally, there are ethical concerns surrounding their use due to the catastrophic consequences.


What is the difference between an atomic bomb and a thermonuclear bomb?

They are both general terms. The term "atomic bomb" can mean any nuclear weapon, either a fission weapon or a fusion weapon (the so-called hydrogen bomb). The term thermonuclear bomb is also used in general, but it usually excludes the fusion bombs. It should be noted, however, that it takes a fission bomb to generate the heat necessary to "set off" a fusion reaction and make a fusion bomb work.


Name an energy that relies on burning?

Thermal pertains to heat . Thus Geothermal, thermonuclear, etc. all energy deriving from heat has a thermal component. Thermal pertains to heat . Thus Geothermal, thermonuclear, etc. all energy deriving from heat has a thermal component.