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Specifically, the demon core[1]. It was the core-in-waiting for a third bomb if needed, and I believe that the uranium and plutonium production lines were ram
by hpcjoe 6y ago
Specifically, the demon core[1]. It was the core-in-waiting for a third bomb if needed, and I believe that the uranium and plutonium production lines were ramping up by that time[2].
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_core https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_core
[2] https://www.atomicheritage.org/history/timeline https://www.atomicheritage.org/history/timeline search for 1945 July 23 entry.