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In order for the hydrogen bomb to work, the LiD must be compressed (via the gamma radiation emitted from the primary) and then bombarded by neutrons (also from the primary) to create the needed tritium. The primary also provides the proper conditions, a highly elevated temperature and pressure, so that fusion can occur.
