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Do fusion bombs leave a trail of nuclear radiation like a fission bomb after they explode?
Great question, nicely worded except I'm not sure what you mean be "trail".
If by "trail" you mean windblown fallout plume, then yes and usually much bigger because their yield is bigger.
Even though a fusion bomb is called a fusion bomb, the standard design generates about 90% of its yield from fission because the high energy fusion neutrons make the depleted uranium tamper fission, which also generates most of the bomb's fallout. In the 1956 Redwing series in the pacific, the US tested the world's first "clean" fusion bombs at Bikini atoll; 2 devices, 1 of which had as little as 5% of its yield from fission most of which was believed to be due to the fission trigger and the rest the fission "sparkplug". This reduced fallout dramatically, though the yield was also reduced and more lithium-deutride fuel was needed making the "clean" bomb more expensive than a standard one.
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Is there gamma radiation in nuclear bombs?
Yes, nuclear bombs produce gamma radiation as a result of the nuclear fission or fusion reactions that release high-energy photons. Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that accompanies the explosion of nuclear devices.
Does a nuclear bomb have radiation in it?
Yes, a nuclear bomb produces radiation as a result of the nuclear fission or fusion reactions that release large amounts of energy. This radiation can have immediate and long-term harmful effects on living organisms and the environment.
What is the Difference in radiation - atomic vs hydrogen bombs?
Atomic bombs use nuclear fission, where heavy atomic nuclei split into smaller ones releasing energy and radiation. Hydrogen bombs use both nuclear fission and fusion, with fusion reactions involving the combining of light atomic nuclei to release even more energy and radiation. Hydrogen bombs are typically more powerful and produce higher levels of radiation compared to atomic bombs.
What are the main types of nuclear energy?
The two types of nuclear energy are nuclear fission nuclear fusion. In nuclear fission, the nuclei of the atoms are split. In nuclear fusion, as the name suggests, the nuclei of the atoms are joined together.
Are nuclear bombs made with nuclear fusion?
Nuclear bombs can use either nuclear fission or nuclear fusion as the primary mechanism of energy release. Most nuclear bombs in current arsenals rely on nuclear fission reactions, while thermonuclear bombs use a fission reaction to trigger a fusion reaction.
Why is nuclear fusion less harmful than a nuclear fission?
Lack (or reduced) fission products. Fission products emit most of the harmful radiation in fallout.
How is energy released from nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
Initially as radiation (all types), most of which becomes heat.
Which do you currently use nuclear fusion or fission?
I currently use nuclear fusion.
Outline on nuclear energy?
Definition: energy from nuclear fission or fusion: the energy released by nuclear fission or fusion
Is a cat scan nuclear fusion or nuclear fission?
Neither, a CAT scan is one where computers are used to synthesise an image, but the radiation used is usually X-rays, though positron emission can be used, in this case it will be using appropriate radiation sources. Fusion and fission don't come into it.
What causes lesser pollution - nuclear fission or fusion?
Nuclear fusion
What is the antonym of nuclear fusion?
The antonym of nuclear fusion is nuclear fission. Nuclear fusion is the process of combining atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, while nuclear fission is the process of splitting a heavy atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei.
Is strontium produced by nuclear fusion?
No Strontium is produced by nuclear fission not fusion.
What are the type of nuclear reactions?
nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Is there gamma radiation in nuclear bombs?
Yes, nuclear bombs produce gamma radiation as a result of the nuclear fission or fusion reactions that release high-energy photons. Gamma radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that accompanies the explosion of nuclear devices.
What are the 3 main types of nuclear reactions?
The three main types of nuclear reactions are fission, fusion, and radioactive decay. Fission involves splitting a heavy nucleus into lighter fragments, releasing energy. Fusion involves combining light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, also releasing energy. Radioactive decay is the spontaneous transformation of an unstable atomic nucleus into a more stable configuration, emitting radiation in the process.
How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
