Hidrogénbomba

Hidrogénbomba is the Hungarian term for a hydrogen bomb, also known as a thermonuclear weapon. This type of nuclear weapon utilizes a fusion reaction in addition to a fission reaction to generate a much larger explosion than a fission bomb. The process typically begins with a primary fission device, which explodes and creates the immense heat and pressure needed to initiate a secondary fusion stage. This fusion stage, involving isotopes of hydrogen like deuterium and tritium, releases a vast amount of energy.

The development of the hydrogen bomb was a significant milestone in the Cold War arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union. The United States detonated its first thermonuclear device in 1952, and the Soviet Union followed in 1953. These weapons are far more destructive than earlier atomic bombs, with yields measured in megatons of TNT equivalent, as opposed to kilotons. The immense destructive power and the potential for widespread radioactive fallout make the hydrogen bomb a critical component of nuclear arsenals, though their use is subject to international treaties and concerns about global security. The design and deployment of these weapons remain a topic of significant geopolitical interest and debate.