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Answer to Question #1935 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"Category: Radiation Basics — Fission, Fusion The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field: Q
How do fission and fusion interact to produce the atomic bomb? I read your response to Question #1429 on Hiroshima, but I am still curious and confused on how they actually work together to produce such a powerful force or energy.
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A hydrogen bomb requires the rapid compression of the fuel (deuterium) in order for fusion to occur. The extreme conditions of temperature and pressure needed are brought about by a primary fission device that starts the explosion when made supercritical.
James E. Turner, PhD, CHP
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