Explosion Thermonuclear

**Thermonuclear explosion**, or **nuclear** (outdated names), belongs to the class of nuclear explosions and is one of the types of global nuclear devices. Such an explosion can cause enormous destruction and injury to people. Its destructive power is due to the use of high-energy release of atomic nuclei in the process of thermonuclear reaction, which

Currently, humanity knows of two types of explosions that can lead to catastrophic consequences. These explosions differ in what chemical and nuclear reactions occur at the time of the explosion, as well as the effects it has on the environment. Both of these types arise through the process of nuclear or atomic fusion.

A thermonuclear explosion is a reaction of nuclear fusion of light elements. It occurs at very high temperature and pressure. In this process, light elements are combined with each other, creating heavier ones. This creates a huge amount of energy. The atomic nuclei formed in this case enhance the reaction, thereby increasing its power.

As a result of a thermonuclear explosion, a huge stream of light and light particles is formed, which arise due to the heating of a plasma containing protons and other particles. Plasma also produces radiation called ionization and gamma radiation. Ionizing particles have a very strong destructive force and cause serious damage to the environment - fires, radiation and toxic emissions.

The advantages of fusion reactors are more efficient use of fuel than using nuclear reactors, as well as low waste content.

A nuclear fission explosion, also called an atomic explosion, occurs through a nuclear reaction between a large number of very massive atoms called uranium and plutonium atoms. The process of nuclear fission occurs quickly due to the extremely high speed of radioactive atoms. This provokes a powerful release of heat, light, vibration and ionization, which spread over long distances, disabling and destroying everything in its path.

Both types of explosions cause catastrophic consequences for the environment and people. Therefore, humanity must take measures to prevent them. However, the risk of nuclear weapons and nuclear testing at nuclear power plants remains a serious problem for the modern world.