Atomic grenade

Author: Sopio jalaghania
Keywords: Atomic grenade, radiation, polution
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The paper describes the history of the creation of the atomic bomb, the principle of its operation and the consequences of its use. Within “The Manhattan Project” in 1943, United States of America with support of Great Britain and Canada produced first 3 atomic bomb: Plutonium bomb name “Trinity”, second Uranium bomb name “Little Boy” and third Plutonium bomb name “Fat Man”. Principle of the atomic bomb is a chain reaction and thermonuclear synthesis. U-235 or Pl-239 isotopes used for the chain reaction. There are two methods of detonation in atomic grenades: the gunnery scheme and the impulsive one. Nuclear grenade strength is measured in Trotil (Trinitrotoluene) equivalents. The strength of the explosive is mainly expressed in kilotons (kg) or megatons (mg). Depending on the purpose of the objectives, the explosion of an atomic grenade can be: in the atmosphere (in the air), on the ground and on the water surface, as well as underground and underwater explosions. The explosion of an atomic grenade is followed by a strike wave, light radiation, penetration radiation, electromagnetic impulse and radiation pollution. Electromagnetic impulse damages technology, radioactive contamination has a prolonged action, causing unpredictable mutations over time, which is even more dangerous for humanity. The rest of the impact can be lethal to humans, animals, birds, plants, buildings, etc. The area where the grenade exploded would be long contaminated and dangerous for living organisms.