Introduction In most atomic weapons, neutrons generated during the fission process are intended to trigger further fission events, thus increasing the total energy yield (blast, thermal and prompt radiation) of the device before it disassembles. In thermonuclear bombs, neutrons can be used to trigger fission events in the non-fissile uranium- 238 tamper as well. However, … Continue reading Understanding the Effects of ERWs and Salted Devices