U.S. Nuclear Weapon "Pit" Production Options for Congress

Medalia, Jonathan E.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Nuclear weapons;    Weapons systems;    Plutonium;   

RP-ID  :  R43406
RP-ID  :  R43406_2014Feb21

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report begins with a description of plutonium, pits, and pit factory problems. It next considers several pit production options. It notes studies that could provide information to assist Congress in choosing among options, and concludes with several observations.