isomer bomb
isomer bomb noun: a type of theoretical radiological nuclear weapon that relies on an induced rapid change in the state of nuclear isomers to generate an intense gamma ray flash.
Noun
isomer bomb (plural isomer bombs)
- a type of theoretical radiological nuclear weapon that relies on an induced rapid change in the state of nuclear isomers to generate an intense gamma ray flash.
- A more useable size might be 1 g with an accelerated decay of 200 kg of TNT. The isomer bomb obtained funding, but was canceled as nonsensical.2013, David Hafemeister, Physics of Societal Issues: Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy, Springer, →ISBN, page 23
- But in recent years, a group of fringe scientists aided by defense industry insiders has convinced the Pentagon that America's post-9/11 survival depends on developing an isomer bomb. While proponents compare it to the Manhattan Project, opponents point out that independent researchers have not...2011, Karolina Dean...Where the HELL is my monkey?, “The Pentagon's fascination with fringe science”, in rec.sport.pro-wrestling (Usenet)
- Synonyms:
- isomer weapon, isomeric weapon, nuclear isomer bomb, nuclear isomeric bomb, nuclear isomer weapon, nuclear isomeric weapon
Examples of isomer bomb in a sentence
- But in recent years, a group of fringe scientists aided by defense industry insiders has convinced the Pentagon that America's post-9/11 survival depends on developing an isomer bomb.2011, Karolina Dean...Where the HELL is my monkey?, “The Pentagon's fascination with fringe science”, in rec.sport.pro-wrestling (Usenet):
- In January, the first ever isomer bomb was detonated in front of millions of viewers.2009, David Hambling, “Red Mercury Mania Returns as Saudis Buy Up “Mini-Nuke” Material”, in Wired:
- But Thomson does not believe that an isomer bomb can be ruled out, saying that the controversy over Collins' claims has not been fully resolved.2008, David Hambling, “Discredited pseudoscience or a newly useful technology?”, in The Guardian:
- The hafnium isomer bomb concept is the product of a physicist's imagination.2008, Richard M. Swiderski, Quicksilver: A History of the Use, Lore and Effects of Mercury, McFarland, →ISBN, page 229:
Synonyms of isomer bomb
- isomer weapon
- isomeric weapon
- nuclear isomer bomb
- nuclear isomeric bomb
- nuclear isomer weapon
- nuclear isomeric weapon
Forms of isomer bomb
| plural | isomer bombs |
|---|---|
| alternative form | isomeric bomb |
Origin of isomer bomb
From isomer + bomb from being a bomb fuelled by nuclear isomer changes.
Questions about isomer bomb
- What does isomer bomb mean?
- Isomer bomb means a type of theoretical radiological nuclear weapon that relies on an induced rapid change in the state of nuclear isomers to generate an intense gamma ray flash.
- How do you use isomer bomb in a sentence?
- But in recent years, a group of fringe scientists aided by defense industry insiders has convinced the Pentagon that America's post-9/11 survival depends on developing an isomer bomb.
- What part of speech is isomer bomb?
- Isomer bomb is a noun.
- What is the plural of isomer bomb?
- The plural of isomer bomb is isomer bombs.
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