A boosted fission weapon is a type of nuclear weapon that makes use of a small amount of fusion fuel to increase the rate, and thus yield, of a nuclear fission reaction. The fast neutrons released by the fusion reactions add to the fast neutrons released by the fission reactions, allowing for more neutron-induced fission reactions to take place.
A boosted fission weapon is a type of nuclear weapon that makes use of a small amount of fusion fuel to increase the rate, and thus yield, of a nuclear fission reaction. The fast neutrons released by the fusion reactions add to the fast neutrons released by the fission reactions, allowing for more neutron-induced fission reactions to take place.
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