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INTRODUCTION - - Worldwide controversy has been generated recently from several court -decisions in the United States which have restricted popular magazines from -printing articles which describe how to make an atomic bomb. The reason -usually given by the courts is that national security would be compromised -if such information were generally available. But, since it is commonly known -that all of the information is publicly available in most major metropolitan -libraries, obviously the court's officially stated position is covering up a -more important factor; namely, that such atomic devices would prove too -difficult for the average citizen to construct. The United States courts -cannot afford to insult the vast majorities by insinuating that they do not -have the intelligence of a cabbage, and thus the "official" press releases -claim national security as a blanket restriction. - - The rumors that have unfortunately occurred as a result of widespread -misinformation can (and must) be cleared up now, for the construction project -this month is the construction of a thermonuclear device, which will hopefully -clear up any misconceptions you might have about such a project. We will see -how easy it is to make a device of your very own in ten easy steps, to have and -hold as you see fit, without annoying interference from the government or the -courts. - - The project will cost between $5,000 and $30,000 dollars, depending on how -fancyyou want the final product to be. Since last week's column, "Let's Make -a TimeMachine", was received so well in the new step-by-step format, this -month's column will follow the same format. - -2. CONSTRUCTION METHOD - -1. First, obtain about 50 pounds (110 kg) of weapons grade Plutonium at your -local supplier (see NOTE 1). A nuclear power plant is not recommended, as -large quantities of missing Plutonium tends to make plant engineers unhappy. -We suggest that you contact your local terrorist organization, or perhaps the -Junior Achievement in your neighborhood. - -2. Please remember that Plutonium, especially pure, refined Plutonium, is -somewhat dangarous. Wash your hands with soap and warm water after handling -the material, and don't allow your children or pets to play in it or eat it. -Any left over Plutonium dust is excellent as an insect repellant. You may wish -to keep the substance in a lead box if you can find one in your local junk -yard, but an old coffee can will do nIcely. - -3. Fashion together a metal enclosure to house the device. Most common -varieties of sheet metal can be bent to disguise this enclosure as, for -example, a briefcase, alunch pail, or a Buick. Do not use tinfoil. - -4. Arrange the Plutonium into two hemispheral shapes, separated by about 4 -cm. Use rubber cement to hold thePlutonium dust together. Gelignite is much -better,but messier to work with. Your helpful hardware man will be happy to -provide you withthis item. - -6. Pack the TNT around the hemisphere arrangement constructed in step 4. If -you cannot find Gelignite, feel free to use TNT packed in with Playdo or any -modeling clay. Colored clay is acceptable, but there is no need to get fancy -at this point. - -7. Enclose the structure from step 6 into the enclosure made in step 3. Use -a strong glue such as "Crazy Glue" to bind the hemisphere arrangement against -the enclosure to prevent accidental detonation which might result from -vibration or mishandling. - -8. To detonate the device, obtain a radio controlled (RC) servo mechanism, as -found in RC model airplanes and cars. With a minimum of effort, a remote -plunger can be made that will strike a detonator cap to effect a small -explosion. These detonator caps can be found in the electrical supply section -of your local supermarket. We recommend the "Blast-O-Mactic" brand because -they are no deposit-no return. - -9. Now hide the completed device from the neighbors and children. The garage -is not recommended because of high humidity and the extreme range of -temperatures experienced there. Nuclear devices have been known to -spontaneousLy detonate in these unstable conditions. The hall closet or under -the kitchen sink will be perfectly suitable. - -10. Now you are the proud owner of a working thermonuclear device! It is a -great ice-breaker at parties, and in a pinch, can be used for national defense. - -3. THEORY OF OPERATION - - The device basically works when the detonated TNT compresses the Plutonium -into a critical mass. The critical mass then produces a nuclear chain reaction -similar to the domino chain reaction (discussed in this column, "Dominos on the -March" March, 1968). The chain reaction then promptly produces a big -thermonuclear reaction. And there you have it, a 10 megaton explosion! - -4. NEXT MONTH'S COLUMN - - In next month's column, we will learn how to clone your neighbor's wife in - six easy steps. This project promises to be an exciting weekend full of fun -and profit. Common kitchen utensils will be all you need. See you next month! - -5. NOTES - -1. Plutonium (PU), atomic number 94, is a radioactive metaLlic element formed -bythe decay of Neptunium and is similar in chemical structure to Uranium, -Saturium, Jupiternium, and Marsium. - -6. PREVIOUS MONTH'S COLUMNS - -1. Let's Make Test Tube Babies! May, 1979 -2. Let's Make a Solar System! June, 1979 -3. 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