Nuclear Physics Explained. Episode 16, Nuclear Weapons Were Never "Atomic" Bombs
2019
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Often called "atomic" bombs, the fission weapons first exploded in 1945 are in fact nuclear bombs - as are the fusion-boosted "H-bombs" developed a few years later. Study how they work, the difficulty of producing their reactive material, and techniques for enhancing their yield and miniaturizing warheads. Understand why the search for peaceful applications of nuclear weapons proved fruitless.
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Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2018.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (27 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.FilmIn Process Record.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2018.In English
Performers:
Lawrence Weinstein
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
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BRN:
426790
Electronic access:
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