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What is a hydrogen bomb and what is the example?

April 26, 2017hydrogen bomb Mathematics Physics

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What is a hydrogen bomb and what is the example?

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A “normal” atomic bomb uses uranium or plutonium which splits to form other smaller elements. The energy released is enormous. A hydrogen forces hydrogen nuclei together to form helium. Again the energy release is enormous. Hydrogen bombs use a normal fission atomic bomb as a detonator.