A magazine article (circa 1975-1979) containing graphs and images explaining the mechanics of the H-bomb and the necessity of cold compression.
Source: Magazine (title/fiction not visible but described as declassified)
Significance
Provides the technical basis for the discussion on radiation implosion and the problems with heating in fusion.
Related Claims
The 'fireball' of an explosion is detrimental to the fusion process, and a 'cold explosion' using pure radiation pressure is the ideal mechanics for advanced weapons.
The reflector casing in thermonuclear weapons is composed of finely machined reflecting surfaces, possibly involving complex materials.
Classifying thermonuclear weapon information has hindered scientific progress.
Thermonuclear weapons require an initial atomic bomb trigger to initiate the fusion reaction.
The thermal footage of MH370 shows a non-thermal, black signature, indicating it was caused by a cold explosion involving X-rays or gamma rays rather than a standard fireball.
The secondary fusion stage involves a sandwich of uranium and other materials to maximize energy output.
Thermonuclear weapons use a two-stage process where X-rays from a fission primary compress a fusion secondary faster than the physical blast wave can destroy it.
The MH370 thermal videos show evidence of non-thermal, possibly X-ray or gamma ray, emissions.
The 'cold explosion' concept involves using X-rays and gamma rays to compress fusion fuel without heat.
Reflector casings in H-bombs are composed of thousands of finely machined reflecting surfaces, potentially resembling 'exotic metal plywood' or even 'glitter'.
Evidence Details
- Type
- Documents & Publications
- Classification
- document
- Source
- Magazine (title/fiction not visible but described as declassified)