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Introduction to Nuclear Weapons [Slides]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1648070· OSTI ID:1648070
The presentation is part of the actinide sciences lecture series. It covers the difference between chemical and nuclear, what makes it a nuclear weapon, a simplified model of how it works, characteristics and effects, and explosion products, such as different kinds of radiation.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1648070
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--20-26312
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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