37. Detailed consideration continues to be given to possible ONG | ~\S designs for practical thermonuclear weapons. fp it is contemplated that this design will.be suitable for delivery by presently available | pombers. A test of such a device in the Fall of 1953 is now thought possible and is planned. necessary lithium-6, The plant to produce the located at Oak Ridge, is under construction, and pilot plant operation and studies are continuing. Tritium Production 38. Tritium requirements for the thermonuclear program do not now appear to be as large as was originally thought might be necessary. | Panamera re tid The question of tritium production in its relation to wreanium-233 production is currently being reviewed. - YP 7, Meet | I!Po nd 9 ~ PIR Ay) FRU TN RT TN es

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