Fusion vs. Fission

If polywell fusion is developed, in what ways will the world change for better or worse? Discuss.

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ladajo
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Post by ladajo »

Actually the casing on most nukes is made from Uranium and depleted Uranium since it's a wonderful ablative for re-entry through the atmosphere as a heat shield. It's hard and denser than lead.
I think you are talking about the Radiation Case/Reflector, vice the actual re-entry body.

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