Nuclear Weapons

Other elements that can be used to make atomic or thermonuclear bombs include beryllium, lithium, and thorium. These elements are used in the production of certain types of nuclear weapons to enhance their yield and efficiency.

Uranium or plutonium is typically used as the fissile material in explosive nuclear weapons. These elements undergo a nuclear chain reaction, releasing a large amount of energy in a short period of time, creating an explosion.

It is difficult to provide an exact number, but experts estimate that as few as 300 nuclear warheads detonated in key cities could result in worldwide devastation, as the resulting nuclear winter would lead to widespread famine and loss of life. Efforts to reduce nuclear stockpiles and promote disarmament are crucial to prevent such a catastrophic scenario.

The hydrogen bomb was first tested in 1952 by the United States in a test known as "Ivy Mike." This bomb utilized nuclear fusion to release a significantly more powerful explosion compared to atomic bombs.

A nuclear weapon can be dropped from a plane by using strategic bombers or fighter jets equipped with release mechanisms that allow the weapon to be safely deployed at a specified altitude and location. The plane flies over the target area, releases the weapon, and quickly moves away to a safe distance before detonation. This method is part of nuclear deterrence strategies employed by some countries.

Yes, atom bomb and nuke are commonly used terms to refer to nuclear weapons that release destructive energy by splitting atoms in a process called nuclear fission. In general, "nuke" is a more colloquial term while "atom bomb" is more formal.

If high enough dose, you might last a week, but you'd be wishing you were already dead. Whether it's a fatal dose or not though depends both on total accumulated dose and time frame over which it was received. A fatal dose of 550 R (for 50%+), received in under a week, if spread out more evenly over four months would be survivable for most healthy adults. Nuclear bomb blasts & fallout are more survivable than most think, IF one knows what to do beforehand. Of course, those at ground zero are toast, but the overwhelming majority of the potential casualties are further out in the blast zone and further downwind in the fallout zone later and, IF they know what to do, 90% of them can save themselves. More details here GoodNewsNuke.com

An atomic bomb works by having a number of neutrons released from the nucleus, and these in turn will dislodge more neutrons from other atoms and so on. Provided the number of neutrons released continues to grow, a nuclear explosion will result.

A significant problem is in having enough neutrons released to start the chain reaction going. This will not usually take place with ordinary materials, and the starting material has to be made to release more neutrons than it would do naturally. This is done by compressing the start material, but as you know, trying to compress a solid is difficult. A spherical cage of conventional explosive (shaped charge) is the most common method.

Returning to the question, there is no single "equation". If you look up the work of folk like Richard Feynman, and J R Oppenheimer, you'll be better informed.

When detonated the bomb gave off huge amounts of light and sound, it also produced a huge shock wave. The blast was visible for many miles, after the test the Army released a statement saying an ammunition cache caught fire and exploded.

The flash was not directly visible much beyond 50 kilometres however the incandescent mushroom cloud rose to 33,000 feet and the glow from this was visible over most of new Mexico and parts of western Texas and northern Mexico.

The boom was heard widely and broke windows as far as 120 statute miles distant.

There are many types of nuclear radiation that have nothing to do with bombs, reactors, etc. In fact most radioactive material on earth was formed in supernovas billions of years before our solar system even formed.

The materials used to make the active components of nuclear explosives are radioactive, however the designers of such explosives state that this radioactivity actually makes it harder to build reliable explosives. This radioactivity causes predetonation fizzles in fission bomb designs and aging/wear-out problems in all bomb designs.

Another problem with radioactivity in nuclear weapons is the exposure hazard to personnel. For example the US Navy uses what is called Super Grade Plutonium, that has much less Plutonium-240 which is a strong gamma emitter than standard weapons Plutonium, in all their weapons that is very expensive to make.

The principles used in nuclear explosives are nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

The distance at which you could protect yourself from a nuclear bomb would depend on various factors such as the size of the bomb, topography, and type of protection. In general, seeking shelter in a sturdy building or underground structure can offer the best protection from a nuclear blast, radiation, and fallout. It is recommended to follow official guidelines and emergency procedures in the event of a nuclear attack.

Nuclear fuels used in nuclear reactors are typically uranium or plutonium isotopes. These isotopes undergo nuclear fission, releasing energy in the form of heat that is used to generate electricity. The most common nuclear fuel is uranium-235, which is enriched to increase its concentration of fissile isotopes.

The first Nuclear Bomb was made in 1945.

Robert Oppenheimer led the "Manhattan Project", codename used for the ultra secret project in order to build a new weapon before Nazi Germany. The programm began in 1942. Roosevelt deciding to give nuclear power to the US after Pearl Harbour attack (7 decembre 1941).

Hundreds of scientists participated in the elaboration of the Bomb, each of them only knowing the specific part of his work. The whole project being only known by highest generals, Oppenheimer and President Roosevelt.

core, where hydrogen atoms are fused to form helium atoms under immense pressure and temperature conditions. This process releases large amounts of energy in the form of light and heat, powering the Sun and enabling life on Earth.

Cannot be determined as for some test shots the testing nation still considers the type to be classified information. And with underground testing nobody else can determinee type by fallout isotope tests.

In a nuclear bomb explosion, the energy conversion involves the release of nuclear energy through the process of nuclear fission or fusion. This energy is then converted into thermal energy (heat), light energy (flash of light), and mechanical energy (shockwave). The explosion results from the rapid release of this energy.

Probably approx. 40 kg of enriched uranium.

The joint research effort to develop the nuclear bomb during World War II was called the Manhattan Project. It was a top-secret program led by the United States with contributions from the United Kingdom and Canada. The project resulted in the successful testing and subsequent use of nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Several million degrees, hot enough to glow intensely enough in x-rays to make air opaque to visible light. This x-ray glow can be channeled to a fusion stage to set it off, that can get to several tens of millions of degrees.