Questions to be answered in this lecture:
- What are the basics of nuclear fission?
- What were the first nuclear bombs and how did they work?
- How did single-stage fission bombs change after 1945?
- What are multiple-stage fusion weapons designs and how do they work?
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Lecture: Primers, presentation slides, and video.
Readings: Required and recommended readings.
Exam: Questions on lecture and reading materials.