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A supercritical mass of fissile material rapidly assembled with explosives, then triggered by a carefully timed pulse of neutrons from a neutron source. That's about as simple and general as it gets.

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How did albert Einstein come up with the atomic bomb?

Albert Einstein did not invent the atomic bomb. His famous equation, E=mc^2, laid the theoretical foundation for nuclear energy, but it was physicists like J. Robert Oppenheimer and Enrico Fermi who played key roles in the development of the atomic bomb during the Manhattan Project in World War II.


Briefly explain how a hydrogen bomb works and how its differs from an atom bomb?

A Hydrogen bomb uses heavy Hydrogen or Deuterium to create a fusion chain reaction. Before that can happen however there needs to be a smaller fission explosion (atomic bomb). The radiation from this trigger explosion is directed into a hollow chamber like a bucket pointed at the atomic bomb, which contains Deuterium. Often there is a rod of Plutonium running the length of the bucket at the centre. This is designed to amplify the chain reaction and spark fusion releasing much greater quantity of energy.OK, you asked for briefly.atomic bomb at one end of hydrogen bomb casing detonates.x-rays from atomic bomb implode hydrogen bomb, heating & raising pressure in it.when at high enough temperature & pressure, hydrogen bomb explodes.An atomic bomb is just the atomic bomb mentioned at the beginning of step 1.A full description of all the events in a typical fission-fusion-fission hydrogen bomb consists of almost 2 dozen steps. A full description of the events in a typical fission atomic bomb is less than 6 steps.


What is the circumference of an atomic's bomb explosion?

The circumference of an atomic bomb explosion can vary depending on the size and yield of the bomb. In general, the blast radius of a typical atomic bomb explosion can extend several miles from the epicenter.


Who discoverd the atomic bomb?

The atomic bomb was developed during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. The project was spearheaded by the United States and led by scientists such as J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is often credited as the "father of the atomic bomb."


What is the difference between an atomic bomb and a nuclear weapon?

An atomic bomb is a type of nuclear weapon that releases energy through nuclear fission (splitting of atomic nuclei). Nuclear weapon is a broader term that encompasses atomic bombs, as well as hydrogen bombs which release energy through nuclear fusion (combining atomic nuclei).

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How did albert Einstein come up with the atomic bomb?

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Why Germany did not drop atomic bomb?

Germany never had an atomic bomb.


Who created and used the atomic bomb?

the us created the atomic bomb


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the atomic bomb was not discovered, it was invented then built.


On 1945 was the bomb dropped on hiroshima a atomic bomb or a uranium bomb?

It was both: an atomic bomb using uranium as its fuel.


What is stronger between the atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb?

In general, a fusion bomb (hydrogen bomb) is more powerful than a fission (atomic) bomb. Fusion bombs use an atomic bomb to begin the fusion reaction.


What was the population of nagasaki after the atomic bomb?

the population of Nagasaki after the atomic bomb was 166,000.