Anatomy of Fat man: implosion-critical bomb

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The discussion focuses on constructing a scale model of the Fat Man implosion-critical bomb. Participants recommend utilizing the Wikipedia article on Fat Man for foundational information and suggest exploring external links for additional resources. They also advise contacting the USA Atomic Energy Commission or the Department of Energy for further details, while cautioning about potential scrutiny from these organizations. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of reliable sources and thorough research in model construction.

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  • Explore the Wikipedia article on Fat Man for detailed historical context
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  • Contact the USA Atomic Energy Commission for authoritative information
  • Research model construction techniques specific to historical weaponry
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Hi, I am tasked with constructing a scale model of Fat Man that can be broken down. Would anyone happen to know of any particular components, visible structures of the device, and any other necessary details. It is a long term project yet I can find no clear picture.
 
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Have you checked the Wikipedia article on FAT MAN...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_Man

there are a number of "See Also" and "external Links" at the bottom
that may provide you information...

You might also ask at the USA Atomic Energy Commision
or Energy Department websites...of course you
might also get 'investigated" as well so be prepared.
 
Wikipedia is as far as we go with this.
 

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