How Does the Hydrogen Bomb Work?

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The hydrogen bomb operates on the principle of nuclear fusion, which is well-documented in various online resources and literature. While the theoretical mechanics are straightforward, the actual construction of a hydrogen bomb requires significant governmental resources, making it challenging to produce. Concerns exist about the potential availability of such weapons on the clandestine arms market, though this remains a topic of debate. The discussion also touches on broader fears, suggesting that the erosion of personal liberties due to fear may pose a greater threat than the weapons themselves. Understanding the hydrogen bomb's mechanics is crucial, but the implications of its existence extend beyond physics.
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Anyone clever enough to explain how the hydrogen bomb works
 
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Anyone clever enough to know how a Hydrogen Bomb works, would be exceedingly clever enough not to devulge it!

But the principle is freely available online or in books, the dynamics follow:

FLASH-BANG-WOLLOP!
 
This site has a great explanation of the workings of a fusion device. There are diagrams on the next two pages.
 
bozo the clown said:
Anyone clever enough to explain how the hydrogen bomb works

In principle, it's simple enough, and lots of books and website can explain it in detail. In practice, however, thankfully it's exceedingly difficult to accomplish. It would take a government with substantial resources to make one from scratch. Unfortunately, it may be that some are available on the clandestine arms market.

Maybe, but still doubtful. And as horrific as that possibility is, it's not the greatest threat we face from terrorists. In my opinion, the greatest threat we face is the loss of personal liberty we impose on ourselves out of fear. But that's not physics.
 

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