37. Detailed consideration continues to be given to possible
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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. |
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The question of tritium production in its relation to wreanium-233
production is currently being reviewed.
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