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thermonuclear device |
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thermonuclear device [¦thər·mō′nü·klē·ər di′vīs] (nucleonics) A fusion bomb used for peaceful purposes, tests, or experiments. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A June 2002 CLA report estimates that Pongyang first received equipment and technical information for thermonuclear device manufacture in 1997; North Korea may have reciprocated by providing Pakistan with missile technology and material for its nuclear tests in 1998. Atoms for Peace was prompted by the Soviet Union's testing of a thermonuclear device and the subsequent build-up of its nuclear arsenal. The tests conducted were with a fission device, a low-yield device, and a thermonuclear device. |
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