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Peer reviewedSartori, Leo – Physics Today, 1983
Fundamental principles governing nuclear explosions and their effects are discussed, including three components of a nuclear explosion (thermal radiation, shock wave, nuclear radiation). Describes how effects of these components depend on the weapon's yield, its height of burst, and distance of detonation point. Includes effects of three…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Warfare
