Published August 2001 | Version v1
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The neutron bomb and its physics

Creators

  • 1. Institute of Applied Physics and Computational Mathematics, Beijing (China)

Description

The historical background of U.S. neutron bomb research and a brief history of the bomb are presented. The two important characteristics of neutron bombs, i.e. enhanced radiation and low burst yield, are explained in detail, and a comparison with common fission bombs is given. The physical principles are explained, i.e. the neutron bomb is a specially designed hydrogen bomb in which energetic neutrons released in the fusion of deuteron and triton is the main injurious factor. Finally, the functions and limitations of neutron bombs as well as the means of protection against them are discussed

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Wuli
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
8
Journal Page Range
p. 472-478
ISSN
0379-4148

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
33009378
Subject category
S98: NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION; S42: ENGINEERING;
Descriptors DEI
HISTORICAL ASPECTS; NEUTRONS; NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; NUCLEAR PHYSICS; NUCLEAR WEAPONS; RADIATION PROTECTION; THERMONUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; THERMONUCLEAR REACTIONS
Descriptors DEC
BARYONS; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; EXPLOSIONS; FERMIONS; HADRONS; NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; NUCLEAR REACTIONS; NUCLEONS; NUCLEOSYNTHESIS; PHYSICS; SYNTHESIS; WEAPONS