Thermonuclear Collection

Witnessing the Power of the Universe

Thermonuclear Collection: Tokamak-15 nuclear fusion reactor C013 / 1348

Tokamak-15 nuclear fusion reactor C013 / 1348
Tokamak-15 nuclear fusion reactor. Nuclear engineer standing on top of the Tokamak-15 (T-15) nuclear fusion reactor at the Kurchatov Institute of Nuclear Power, near Moscow, Russia

Thermonuclear Collection: Naval personnel watch H-bomb test, Malden Island

Naval personnel watch H-bomb test, Malden Island
British naval personnel in special protective clothing watch a thermonuclear H-bomb test over Malden Island in the central Pacific Ocean. Date: 1956

Thermonuclear Collection: 150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, l March 1854. Unexpected spread

150-megaton thermonuclear explosion, Bikini Atoll, l March 1854. Unexpected spread of fallout led to awareness of, and research into, radioactive pollution. UNO photograph

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Witnessing the Power of the Universe: From the Controlled Fusion of Tokamak-15 (C013/1348) to the Uncontrollable Force of a 150-Megaton Thermonuclear Explosion In the realm of nuclear technology, we've come a long way since the era of H-bomb tests. The Tokamak-15, a cutting-edge nuclear fusion reactor, represents the future of clean, sustainable energy. But let's not forget the past, as naval personnel once stood in awe of the monstrous 150-megaton thermonuclear bomb that detonated on Bikini Atoll on March 1, 1954. The unexpected spread of this explosion, captured in this historic image, serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons. While we continue to harness the atom for peaceful purposes, it's essential to remember the lessons of the past and strive for a safer, more sustainable future.