boosted fission weapon

boosted fission weapon is a nuclear bomb.

Overview

Type of nuclear bomb that uses a small amount of fusion fuel to increase the rate, and thus yield, of a fission reaction.

In detail

boosted fission weapon is a nuclear bomb.

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    “Boosted fission weapon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2909689: boosted fission weapon

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