Q&A How does a hydrogen bomb differ from an atomic bomb? As in an atomic bomb, fission generates neutrons and energy. A boosted atomic bomb is a sort of hybrid of the two approaches, using a small quantity of fusion material together with an atomic bomb core. “I could imagine such a format being used to end the North Korea conflict. North Korea, on the other hand, is believed to already have a nuclear arsenal which it insists is not up for negotiation.

Source: The Guardian September 10, 2017 10:56 UTC