Hydrogen Bomb Collection

Tsar Bomba nuclear weapon display
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Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Nevada Test, 23rd July 1957

Kurchatov and colleagues, Leningrad, 1925
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, right), Soviet nuclear physicist, talking to colleagues at the Leningrad Physical-Technical Institute, Leningrad, Russia

Andrei Sakharov, Russian physicist C013 / 9158
Andrei Sakharov (1921-1989). Historical portrait of Russian nuclear physicist Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov (left) in the Kremlin Palace of Congresses, Moscow, Russia

The moment of detonation of the second test of Britains Hydrogen bomb. As seen by members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden Island

A mushroom cloud rises over the Pacific moments after the detonation of Britains second Hydrogen bomb. As seen by members of the press

Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden Island, Kiribati. Seen here dressed in protective suits known as Goon Suits

Atomic bomb exploding, front view

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Owen Test, Nevada, 23rd July 1957

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Baker Day Test, Bikini, 25th July 1946

H Bomb
15th May 1957: A mushroom cloud rises over the Pacific Ocean following the detonation of Britains first H-bomb near Christmas Island (Kiribati). (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Human eye and nuclear explosion
MODEL RELEASED. Human eye and nuclear explosion. Composite image of a womans eye and a fireball resulting from the test detonation of a hydrogen bomb

Igor Kurchatov, Soviet nuclear physicist
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960), Soviet nuclear physicist. In the 1930s, Kurchatov supervised the construction of what was then the worlds largest cyclotron particle accelerator

Kurchatov and Ioffe, Soviet physicists
Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, left) and Abram Fedorovich Ioffe (1880-1960, right), Soviet physicists. In the 1930s

Tamm and Kurchatov, Soviet physicists
Igor Yevgenyevich Tamm (1895-1971, left) and Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, right), Soviet nuclear physicists, in a garden near Kurchatovs house

Soviet physicists, Moscow, 1977
Abram Fedorovich Ioffe (1880-1960, left), Abram Isaakovich Alikhanov (1904-1970, centre right) and Igor Vasilyevich Kurchatov (1903-1960, far right), Soviet physicists, at work in a laboratory

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"Unleashing the Power of Destruction: The Hydrogen Bomb" Step back in time to witness the awe-inspiring display of the Tsar Bomba nuclear weapon, a chilling reminder of humanity's capability for destruction. In 1957, during the Nevada Test, a colossal mushroom cloud rose into the sky, leaving onlookers stunned and terrified. But let us rewind even further to Leningrad in 1925 when Kurchatov and his colleagues laid down the foundations for this devastating weapon. Their groundbreaking research paved the way for future developments that would change history forever. One such visionary was Andrei Sakharov, a Russian physicist whose contributions were instrumental in creating this fearsome bomb. His brilliance and dedication propelled him to become one of the leading minds behind its design. Fast forward to another momentous occasion—the detonation of Britain's hydrogen bomb. As an enormous mushroom cloud soared over the Pacific Ocean, it served as a stark reminder of mankind's ability to harness unimaginable power. Even aboard HMS Alert, stationed 35 miles offshore Malden Island, members of both press and naval ratings witnessed firsthand this breathtaking spectacle—a testament to human ingenuity with potentially catastrophic consequences. The sheer force unleashed by these bombs is captured vividly through images like those from Owen Test in Nevada on July 23rd, 1957 or Baker Day Test in Bikini on July 25th, 1946. These photographs freeze moments that forever altered our perception of warfare and global security. As we reflect upon these historical events surrounding hydrogen bombs—both their creation and detonation—we are reminded not only of our capacity for destruction but also our responsibility towards peace and diplomacy. The hydrogen bomb stands as a haunting symbol urging us never to forget its devastating potential while inspiring us towards a world free from nuclear threats.