How Does a Neutron Bomb Work?
Radiation Dispersion Nuclear weapons are monstrous in nature, capable of wiping out huge populations with a destructive blast. The intense dispersion of radiation ensues and eliminates most forms of life in the blast radius. As opposed to other forms of nuclear weapons, neutron bombs are designed to have more radiation, instead of a larger blast radius. So instead of destroying buildings and infrastructure, its use would be to wipe out life forms, such as humans, in a particular area. Fission and Fusion Nuclear weapons are so disastrous due to the power of subatomic particles. The main concept used in neutron bombs is fission, which is the splitting of an atom’s nucleus. When a heavy element’s nucleus undergoes fission, an extremely strong exothermic reaction takes place and an intense amount of heat is generated. Nuclear Fusion Nuclear fusion is another important concept of a neutron bomb. Fusion is the process of two atomic nuclei fusing together to create a heavier nucleus. When the
