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Atomic Bombs
Atomic bomb is an explosive device in which a large amount of energy is released through nuclear reactions. This makes an atomic bomb, more properly called a nuclear weapon, a much more powerful device than any conventional bomb containing chemical explosives. The first Atomic Bombs were used during World War 2 in 1945 by the US onto 2 Japanese cities.
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How do you defuse a nuclear bomb?
Impossible to say precisely without knowing the specific design and model, but usually the first step requires removing the core of fissile material. This may be as simple as removing one chemical explosive lens and taking the core out that hole, or as complex as sawing an epoxy plastic casing in half and then separating the two chemical explosive hemispheres and lifting out the core.
Once the core has been removed, Inerting of the high explosive lense materials is usually done by burning it (however one must still be careful when considering this as some less stable high explosives that have been used in nuclear bombs sometime will detonate simply from the heat of burning).
Who thought of the idea to build an atomic bomb?
Einstein has some credit in the development of the nuclear bomb, but never thought of it himself... I believe it was Hitler who first thought of the atomic bomb. The Germans were working on a way to harness the energy from a split atom. Einstein sent the US president a letter, telling him of the power such a weapon could have, and the Germans were working on splitting atoms. That brought about the Manhattan Project.
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The Einstein letter to FDR was actually entirely written by Leo Szilard, all Einstein did was sign it.
The writer H.G. Wells had imagined them and wrote about them in his 1914 novel "The World Set Free", but this was just SciFi.
Leo Szilard was the first to actually invent the process that makes the atomic bomb work (neutron chain reaction) in 1933 while in London and patented this on June 28, 1934.
A team of German scientists working in Germany and Sweden discovered fission in uranium-235 in 1939 and after the publication of their paper, Germany blocked further publication of the results of all research in nuclear physics.
By the time the Manhattan Project became fully active, Germany had already decided to scale back their nuclear project to just basic reactor research with the single goal of building power reactors after Germany won the war. They considered a bomb impractical in the time estimated to win the war by conventional means, even if it was possible (and Heisenberg's calculations suggested such a bomb would be too large for any available aircraft to deliver).
To Hitler the idea of an Atomic Bomb sounded like Jewish Physics, and thus nonsense. Hitler knew nothing of physics, nuclear or otherwise, and the teaching of Einstein's theories of relativity were already banned in Nazi Germany simply because Einstein was a Jew (implicitly making it Jewish Physics) regardless of any experimental evidence confirming the theories.
How did Albert Einstein come up with the idea of the atom bomb?
Although the underlying theory of the atomic bomb workings draws loosely from Einstein's ideas on mass to energy conversion (the famous equation E=Mc2), he did not himself invent the atomic bomb neither did he himself discover fission. Leo Szilard invented the neutron chain reaction that makes both bombs and reactors possible, but Einstein knew nothing of this as the British kept the patent classified from 1936 until 1949. Einstein was an absolute pacifist and refused to participate in any type of war related work.
Before WWII Szilard wrote a letter and had Einstein sign it (as if he had written it) to warn President Roosevelt that Germany was likely working toward the development of an atomic bomb. Shortly after this the US started a project to beat the Germans to the development of this weapon.
The atomic bomb was the product of cooperation of many scientists and engineers participating in the Manhattan project. Chief among the people who unleashed the power of the atom was Robert Oppenheimer, who oversaw the project from conception to completion.
Enrichment of the U-235 from U-238 was conducted at Oakridge Tennessee. Harold Urey and his team at Columbia University devised an extraction system using the principle of gaseous diffusion.
Production reactors to make Pu-239 were built and operated at Hanford Washington.
Bomb casing development was done at Wendover Utah and in southern California.
Production of different parts was contracted out to several dozen companies. Often as the companies were not given information on the things their part attached to (for secrecy) things did not fit right and had to be reworked in the field. For example wartime MK-III Fat Man bombs were virtually custom built with no interchangeable parts. Even the Plutonium core of one bomb would not fit in the pit of others.
Why did Admiral Leahy feel the use of the bomb was ethically and morally incorrect?
Admiral Leahy believed that using the atomic bomb was unnecessary and morally wrong because he felt the bombing of civilian populations, particularly in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was excessive and indiscriminate. He also argued that Japan was already on the brink of surrender, making the use of the bomb unnecessary to achieve victory.
Are cluster bombs legal in war?
The use of cluster bombs is controversial and has been banned by the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which prohibits their use, production, stockpiling, and transfer. However, not all countries have ratified this convention, so the legality of cluster bombs in war depends on the specific laws and regulations of the countries involved in the conflict.
Was an atomic bomb the same as being in the nuclear age?
No, they are not the same. The atomic bomb was a specific weapon developed during World War II, while the nuclear age refers to the period starting from when nuclear technology and weapons became a significant part of global affairs, which continued past the use of the atomic bomb.
Who was the creator of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima?
The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II was created by a team of scientists led by J. Robert Oppenheimer as part of the Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer is often considered the "father of the atomic bomb" due to his important role in its development.
Was there a book written about the atomic bomb before they were developed?
Yes, there were books written about the concept of atomic energy and the potential for atomic bombs before they were actually developed. One notable example is H.G. Wells' 1914 novel "The World Set Free," which featured a speculative portrayal of atomic bombs and their impact on society.
How is the race to the Atomic bomb relevant to Shakespeare's Macbeth?
The race to the Atomic bomb can be relevant to Macbeth in terms of the moral and ethical implications of scientific advancements. Just as Macbeth faced moral dilemmas in his quest for power, the scientists involved in developing the atomic bomb grappled with the consequences of their actions. Both scenarios raise questions about the responsible use of power and the impact of unchecked ambition.
This quote by Aeschylus highlights how even in our unconscious state, pain can deeply affect us and lead to wisdom through the grace of God. It suggests that deep suffering can ultimately bring about unexpected growth and enlightenment, even when we resist it.
How many children where orphan after the atomic bombs?
It is estimated that around 10,000-15,000 children in Hiroshima and Nagasaki were orphaned after the atomic bombs were dropped in 1945. Many of these children faced challenges in the aftermath of the bombings, including loss of family members, health issues, and lack of resources.
Did anybody win the nobel peace prize that invented the atomic bomb?
Yes, J. Robert Oppenheimer, who was one of the key figures in developing the atomic bomb during World War II, did not win the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Committee has typically been hesitant to award the Peace Prize to individuals associated with nuclear weapons development.
World War II ended in 1945 with the unconditional surrender of Germany on May 8th and the surrender of Japan on August 15th. The surrender of Germany was signed in Reims, France, and the surrender of Japan took place on the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. These surrenders marked the end of the war in Europe and the Pacific, respectively.
Where can you buy Atomic Bomb?
You can't.
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Can you compare the atomic bomb to the hydrogen bomb?
Yes, however on one level they are the same thing as both obtain their energy from the release of excess nuclear binding energy. However as the terms have traditionally been used the differences are as follows:
- atomic bomb, a rather simple bomb operating with nuclear fission of heavy element(s) within a "prompt supercritical mass" of a fissile isotope initiated by a pulse of neutrons. The most commonly used fissile isotopes are plutonium-239, uranium-235 (uranium-233 could also be used but has properties similar to plutonium-239). The yield of such a bomb is limited to less than one megaton (with the highest yield such bomb ever tested only half that).
- hydrogen bomb, a rather complicated bomb operating with nuclear fusion of light element(s) compressed and heated using x-rays generated by either an atomic bomb or another hydrogen bomb in a previous "stage" of the bomb. This "staging" principal permits the yield of a hydrogen bomb to be as large as desired, also the yield can be increased (as well as the fallout) by enclosing the bomb in uranium (even the nonfissionable isotope uranium--238 usually considered "waste" after enriching uranium-235 for atomic bombs can be used) which will be fissioned by the high energy fusion neutrons. This can multiply the yield of the bomb by a factor between 2 to 10 times!
What are the reasons for using mesh networking?
Mesh networking is a type of network in which each node relays data for the network. This type of network is very reliable because it does not have a single point of failure. Mesh networks are also very scalable because they can be easily expanded as needed. One disadvantage of mesh networking is that it can be more expensive to set up and maintain than other types of networks.
Why did American refuse to share nuclear secrets?
Actually the US after WW2 offered to share everything about nuclear weaponry (the Baruch Plan on June 15, 1946), but the USSR refused the offer (they already had it all anyway through spies).
What were the Atomic Bomb's names in World War 2?
- Gadget, MK-III plutonium implosion assembly mechanism, tested on 100 foot steel tower July 16, 1945 at Trinity Site, NM
- Little Boy, MK-I uranium gun assembly mechanism, dropped August 6, 1945 on Hiroshima
- Fatman, MK-III plutonium implosion assembly mechanism, dropped August 9, 1945 on Nagasaki
- unnamed, MK-III plutonium implosion assembly mechanism, arrived in San Francisco on August 18, 1945 (probably could have been dropped around August 25, 1945) but was returned to Los Alamos because Truman had ordered further atomic bombing stopped without his personal authorization.
Twenty more atomic bombs were scheduled for production and delivery before the end of 1945 and production could have continued at at least seven a month after that.
In fact production slowed rapidly after the end of the war (with no more demand for atomic bombs and to allow maintenance and repair of the Hanford reactors) and only five more had been produced by the end of Operation Crossroads in the summer of 1946 (which detonated two more MK-III plutonium implosion assembly mechanism bombs named Able and Baker).
