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From: dcn@cbnewsd.ATT.COM (david.c.newkirk)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Linear implosion in nuclear weapons?
Keywords: nuclear implosion fusion fission
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Date: 28 Oct 89 04:21:47 GMT
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From: dcn@cbnewsd.ATT.COM (david.c.newkirk)

I have seen a reference to a linear implosion technique using conventional
explosives to trigger a fission or fusion explosion.  Does anyone know if
any such weapons were ever successfully tested?  The basic idea is the same
as spherical implosion, except in a cylindrical shape.  A rod of fissionable
material surrounded by a hollow cylinder of high explosives might work, but
I'm skeptical about the fusion version.  This design is more adaptable to
fitting into small artillery shells and rockets.
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				Dave Newkirk, att!ihlpm!dcn