The effects of atomic weapons

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Corporate Authors: Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, United States Department of Defense, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington : Combat Forces Press, 1950
Washington, 1950
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Table of Contents:
  • Principles of an atomic explosion
  • Description of an atomic explosion
  • Shock from an air burst
  • Shock from underwater and underground bursts
  • Physical damage (from air blast, ground, and underwater shock)
  • Thermal radiation and incendiary effects
  • Initial nuclear radiations
  • Residual nuclear radiations and contamination
  • Measurement of nuclear radiations
  • Decontamination
  • Effects on personnel
  • Protection of personnel