The NIF doesn't need to simulate that, unless you think the mathematics of nuclear criticality and radioactive decay are changing. if China and Russia are chea

The NIF doesn't need to simulate that, unless you think the mathematics of nuclear criticality and radioactive decay are changing. if China and Russia are cheating (which it appears that they are by masking their own tests that exceed treaty yield limitations) I remember this idea being floated a few years ago, but the evidence was tissue thin. Perhaps the Russian activity was based on intel sources (which would understandably not be disclosed), the allegations of Chinese activity were based on construction activity that might be compatible with low yield nuclear testing. Also, I don't think the US has any standing to grumble about the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty limitations, not having ratified the treaty itself - literally a case of 'do as I say, not as I do.' I distrust Russia in general and consider China suspect where security is concerned, but the incumbent administration in the US isn't trustworthy either.