First fusion neutrons from a thermonuclear weapon device. [Personal account by researchers]
An account of the first observation of thermonuclear neutrons from a hydrogen weapon, the George shot, is presented. A personal narrative by the researchers J. Allred and L. Rosen includes such topics as the formation of the experimental team, description of the experimental technique, testing the experimental apparatus, testing the effects of a blast, a description of the test area, and the observation of neutrons from fusion. Excerpts are presented from several chapters of the Scientific Director's report on the atomic weapons tests of 1951. Also included is a brief description of the basic design of the hydrogen bomb, a recounting of subsequent developments, and short scientific biographies of the researchers. 21 figures, 2 tables. (RWR)
- OSTI ID:
- 7306133
- Journal Information:
- Adventures Exp. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 5
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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