-
_
a
-10-
to achieve a big bang with a relatively small weapon,
Thermonuclear
weapons may be cheaper than fission bombs for "hard" targets requiring
high overpressure and for some target complexes,
The increase of the delivery problem with time was mentioned,
Dr.
Wigner asked whether studies have been undertaken to assess the value of °
materials in relation to their deliverability, General Fields said there
were no combined studies as yet.
an onn
epey
iWaey
oy
Require-
ments
—
°
In answer to questions from Dr, Libby, General Fields said that there
was no immediate indication that attempts to economize would jeopardize
the weapon program, but that pressures to cut the budget might affect the
expansion program.
Any interference of the test programs would be serious, --
He also said that the facilities for Project Whitney are getting all the
money they can use at present.
wo
.
Dr. Buckley asked about the status of uraniun-233.
M3 cited DOD
See
ee neh
mM Ce RR ek ane oe
-
hae
oe
ee
General Fields
veep nero
me ee
DOE ARCHIVES
.
me
ya&
2awy