Explore: Thermonuclear Weapons

NPT-recognized nuclear-weapon states: the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, China, and France. The design of all thermonuclear weapons is believed to

is typically a boosted fission weapon (except for the earliest thermonuclear weapons, which used a pure fission weapon). Its detonation causes it to shine

The Teller–Ulam design is the technical concept behind thermonuclear weapons, also known as hydrogen bombs. The design relies on the radiation implosion

bomb) or a combination of fission and nuclear fusion reactions (thermonuclear weapon), producing a nuclear explosion. Both bomb types release large quantities

actinides. Applications of fusion include fusion power, thermonuclear weapons, boosted fission weapons, neutron sources, and superheavy element production

thermonuclear weapon, Ivy Mike, was detonated on 1 November 1952 at Enewetak Atoll and yielded 10 megatons of explosive force. The first thermonuclear weapon tested

Nations Security Council and the only nations confirmed to possess thermonuclear weapons. Israel, India, and Pakistan never joined the NPT, while North Korea

Types of Nuclear Weapons". nuclearweaponarchive.org. Retrieved 10 November 2024. Sublette, Carey. "4.4 Elements of Thermonuclear Weapon Design". nuclearweaponarchive

thermonuclear weapons. The US detection of the test, via anticipatory atmospheric fallout monitoring, led to a more rapid US program to develop thermonuclear weapons

India possesses nuclear weapons and previously developed chemical weapons. Although India has not released any official statements about the size of its