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In general terms, enough U235 or Pu239 to form a critical assembly, but in separate small pieces. Also a high explosive charge of the required shape. When required to fire, the HE charge drives the pieces of U235 or Pu239 together with great force, causing a nuclear explosion. The precise details are secret, and best if they stay that way.
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FranThe main components of an atomic bomb are enriched uranium or plutonium as the fissile material, conventional explosives to create critical mass, and a trigger mechanism to initiate the nuclear reaction. These ingredients, when combined, result in a nuclear chain reaction leading to a massive release of energy.
An atomic fission bomb consists of:
- arming mechanism
- fusing mechanism
- rapid assembly mechanism
- fissile material
- neutron source mechanism
An atomic fusion bomb consists of:
- atomic fission bomb as described above
- hohlraum (aka cavity)
- radiation implosion mechanism (this is the most highly classified part)
- plutonium sparkplug
- lithium-deuteride fusion fuel
- depleted uranium tamper
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Picture of the ingredients of atomic bomb?
I suggest Richard Rhodes book The Making of the Atomic Bomb.
What is stronger between the atomic bomb and hydrogen bomb?
In general, a fusion bomb (hydrogen bomb) is more powerful than a fission (atomic) bomb. Fusion bombs use an atomic bomb to begin the fusion reaction.
What is the full form of Atom-bomb?
atomic bomb
Could the atomic bomb exist without radioactivity?
No, the atomic bomb relies on the process of nuclear fission, which produces radioactivity as a byproduct. Radioactivity is essential for the explosive power of the bomb.
Where did the first atomic bomb land?
The first atomic bomb was detonated at the Trinity test site in New Mexico, USA, on July 16, 1945. It did not "land" in the traditional sense as it was detonated in the air.
