It goes over effects from the blast wave, the thermal radiation, and the nuclear radiation systematically. Kinetic energy of fission fragments 165 5 instantaneous. Jan 14, 2009 the book describes the effects of nuclear weapons and gives you a little compass type thing that allows you to determine basically, the size of the hole in the ground where you are standing. Glasstone and dolan, effects of nuclear weapons background information. The book, effects of nuclear weapons, was first published in 1950, with the title effects of atomic weapons. Dolan, was the effects of nuclear weapons, which came out in three editions between 1950 and 1977 originally titled the effects of atomic weapons.
Principles of nuclear reactor engineering by samuel glasstone, with the assistance of the following ornl staff members. The effects of nuclear weapons third edition samuel glasstone, philip j. Department of defense book the effects of nuclear weapons. This has come in part from the series of atmospheric tests, including several at very high altitudes, conducted in the pacific ocean area in 1962. For the first time in ebook format, here is the widely. Books by samuel glasstone author of the effects of. Samuel glasstone has 21 books on goodreads with 526 ratings. Glasstonenuclear weapons effects modelling in python github. Describes how effects of these components depend on the weapon s yield, its height of burst, and distance of detonation point. Compiled and edited by samuel glasstone and philip j. The second is the soviet militarys restricted nuclear weapons effects manual. Fundamental principles governing nuclear explosions and their effects are discussed, including three components of a nuclear explosion thermal radiation, shock wave, nuclear radiation.
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Dolan, was the effects of nuclear weapons, 3 which came out in three editions in, 4, 5 and 6 originally titled the effects of atomic weapons 7. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Its written so that even if one is not very familiar with mathematics, one can learn the basics. The 1977 third edition the most recent version of this publication was scanned by the program in science and global security of the woodrow wilson school of public and international affairs at princeton university into a collection of bitmap pdf files which were linked to a web page. This library provides a selection of operational nuclear weapons effects models implemented in python using numpy and scipy. For the first time in ebook format, here is the widelyacclaimed definitive standard reference book on nuclear weapons. Glasstone and dolan, the effects of nuclear weapons, 3rd edition. An introduction to nuclear weapons revealed samuel t. Since the last version of the effects of nuclear weapons was prepared, much new information has become available concerning nuclear weapons effects. Stanford university has now published pdf versions linked here of 144,000 pages of hearings of the u. These models are intended to provide researchers and analysts outside of the defense complex with a better means of understanding nuclear weapons effects. The prompt effects of a nuclear explosion and fallout are well known through data gathered from the attacks on hiroshima and nagasaki, japan. Glasstones introduction to nuclear weapons revealed. Principles of nuclear reactor engineering by samuel glasstone.
The 1962 edition has more materials on the effects of small weapons than most others. Samuel glasstone was born on may 3, perhaps his best known book, coauthored with philip j. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. It was prepared by the defense atomic support agency of the department of defense in coordination with other cognizant governmental agencies and was published by the u. The effects of a nuclear explosion on its immediate vicinity are typically much more destructive and multifaceted than those caused by conventional explosives. The effects of nuclear weapons compiled and edited by.
In most cases, the energy released from a nuclear weapon detonated within the lower atmosphere can be approximately divided into four basic categories. Glasstone, who wrote the unclassified the effects of nuclear weapons from 19501977, also authored several other books for the us military, which remain tightly classified, even to this day. Dolan, was the effects of nuclear weapons, which came out in three editions in 1957, 1962, and 1977 originally titled the effects of atomic weapons. Samuel glasstone may 3, 1897 nov 16, 1986 authored over 40 popular textbooks on physical chemistry, reaction rates, nuclear weapons effects, nuclear reactor engineering, mars, space sciences, the environmental effects of nuclear energy and nuclear testing.
Effects of nuclear weapons book chapter iopscience. The effects of nuclear weapons compiled and edited by samuel glasstone and philip j. Since the last edition of the effects of nuclear weapons in 1962 much new information has become available concerning nuclear weapon effects. Perhaps his bestknown book, coauthored with philip j. The book covers the effects of nuclear weapons, so do not expect any details on how exactly a nuclear weapon works. The textbook is provided free of charge in pdf format. If you find any file problems, please use the contact me or help desk links above.
Armed forces special weapons project, washington, d. Nuclear weapon the effects of nuclear weapons britannica. The effects of nuclear weapons by glasstone abebooks. Congressional joint committee on atomic energy which existed from 194677, including source material heard by the special subcommittee on radiation on the effects of blast, thermal radiation and fallout from nuclear weapons tests, presented by the project officers at the tests. An introduction to nuclear weapons, which was published in 1962, 1963. The effects nuclear weapons ucsb experimental cosmology group. Samuel glasstones most popular book is the effects of nuclear weapons. Destructive effects of nuclear weapons is the property of its rightful owner. The effects of nuclear weapons glasstone and dolan reference on atomic explosions, nuclear matters handbook practical guide to american nuclear delivery systems by progressive management available from rakuten kobo. Although the complex nature of nuclear weapons effects does not always allow exact evaluation, the conclusions. When a nuclear weapon is detonated, some 7080% of the energy is released as.
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The effects of nuclear weapons technical report osti. Defense atomic support agency when the effects of atomic weapons was published in 1950, the explosive energy yields of the fission bombs available at that time were equivalent to some thousands of tons. The effects of nuclear weapons defense threat reduction agency. Although the complex nature of nuclear weapons effects does not always allow exact evaluation, the.
Samuel glasstone editor, the effects of nuclear weapons, u. The effects of nuclear weapons unt digital library. All of these models were used by the american or soviet militaries for planning purposes during the cold war. Samuel glasstone, the senior author of the previous editions of this book, was anxious to live until his ninetieth birthday, but passed away in 1986, a few months short of this milestone. The effects of nuclear weapons glasstone and dolan authoritative. Glasstonenuclear weapons effects modelling in python. Nuclear weapons are fundamentally different from conventional weapons because of the vast amounts of explosive energy they can release and the kinds of effects they produce, such as high temperatures and radiation. Jun 03, 2016 dubbed glasstone after the editor of the effects of nuclear weapons, this library provides a selection of analytical nuclear weapons effects models of both u. The 1977 third edition the most recent version of this publication was scanned by the program in science and global security of the woodrow wilson school of public and international affairs at princeton university into a collection of bitmap pdf files which were linked to a web page on their site which served as an index. Effects of nuclear weapons alexander glaser wws556d princeton university february 12, 2007 s. In most cases, the energy released from a nuclear weapon detonated within the lower atmosphere can be approximately divided into four basic categories the blast itself. Effects of a nuclear explosion thermal radiation including light blast pressure shock wave nuclear radiation prompt and delayed 35% 50% 15% typical distribution of energy released 6.
Effects of nuclear weapons compiled and edited by samuel glasstone and philip j. A full scale nuclear exchange, lasting less than 60 uld wipe out more than 300 million americans, europeans, and russians, as well as untold numbers elsewhere. Glasstone and dolan authoritative military reference on atomic explosions, blast damage, radiation, fallout, emp, biological, radio and radar effects by progressive management available from rakuten kobo. Dubbed glasstone after the editor of the effects of nuclear weapons, this library provides a selection of analytical nuclear weapons effects models of both u. Feb 27, 2010 stanford university has now published pdf versions linked here of 144,000 pages of hearings of the u.
The prompt effects of a nuclear explosion and fallout are well known through data gathered from the attacks on. Thermal effects approximately 35 percent of the energy from a nuclear explosion is an intense burst of thermal radiation, i. In addition, laboratory studies, theoretical calculations, and computer simulations have provided a. I am grateful for the many years of stimulation received during our association, and in preparing this edition have attempted to maintain his approach. Credible nuclear weapons capabilities and effects for real. Dr samuel glasstone, dsc, letter dated 1 february 1957 to colonel dent l. Perhaps his best known book, coauthored with philip j. For some reason the pdf file for each chapter repeated the title page, preface.
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