nuclearisation
Gaining atomic weapons
Nuclearisation is the process of acquiring or developing nuclear weapons capability, or of introducing nuclear technology into a region or sector.
The term typically appears in geopolitical discussions about arms proliferation: The nuclearisation of the Middle East remains a pressing concern.
Also spelled nuclearization.
Controlled fission apparatus
- fissionNuclear breakup releasing energy
- fusionJoining into unity
- uraniumElement ninety-two
- plutoniumActinide, atomic number 94
thorium · megawatts · grid · turbine · generator · coolant · breeder · containment
Explosive missile components
- missilesSelf-propelled guided weapons
- ICBMsIntercontinental nuclear weapons
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- arsenalStockpile of munitions
stockpile · nonproliferation · treaties · sanctions · disarmament · moratorium · submarines · silos
Atomic number twins
- gammaGreek alphabet's third
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- betaGreek alphabet's second letter
- radioactiveEmitting nuclear decay particles
decay · half-life · contamination · dosimeter · ionizing · cesium · strontium · iodine-131
reactor
Controlled fission apparatus
plutonium · thorium · megawatts · grid · turbine · generator · coolant · breeder · containment · criticality
warheads
Explosive missile components
- missilesSelf-propelled guided weapons
- ICBMsIntercontinental nuclear weapons
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
arsenal · stockpile · nonproliferation · treaties · sanctions · disarmament · moratorium · submarines · silos · launchers
isotopes
Atomic number twins
radioactive · decay · half-life · contamination · dosimeter · ionizing · cesium · strontium · iodine-131 · radon
nuclearisationdenuclearisation
Elimination of atomic weapons
nuclear disarmament · disarmament · arms reduction · non-proliferation · dismantlement
nuclearisationdemilitarisation
Removal of armed forces
de-escalation · arms control · pacification · disarmament · neutralisation
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