Physics of a nuclear explosion

Physics of a nuclear explosion. Calculations proving that a chain reaction in Uranium would produce an colossal nuclear blast. Discussion of some of the key results of the Frisch-Peierls Memorandum and the origins of the gun-type and implosion bomb designs.

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00:00 Introduction
01:18 What is an explosion?
02:00 Energy released
04:04 Speed of the reaction
05:50 Summary Peierls-Friesch results
06:47 Frisch-Peierls Memorandum
07:28 Origin of the implosion bomb