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In the US it was originally the AEC, now it is the DOE.

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Q: What department is responsible for nuclear weapons?
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What is the definition of the DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex?

All the facilities used by the US to prepare the materials for nuclear weapons, build nuclear weapons, design and test new nuclear weapons. This is all lead by the Department Of Energy.


Which force is responsible of the release of energy in nuclear power plants and in nuclear weapons?

The force responsible for the release of energy in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons is nuclear fission. This process involves splitting of atomic nuclei, which releases a significant amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation.


Which department regulates nuclear power plants in the US?

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is the US government agency responsible for regulating nuclear power plants. They oversee the safety and security of nuclear facilities to protect public health and the environment.


What is the main purpose of the Department of Energy?

The United States Department of Energy is responsible for the government's energy policy including the handling of energy production, energy conservation, as well as nuclear reactors, weapons, and waste. The agency also researches many physical sciences including genomics.


What weapons are considered nuclear weapons?

Those that are nuclear, such as the nuclear bombs.


What is the difference between nuclear and thermonuclear weapons?

Nuclear weapons rely on nuclear fission to release energy, while thermonuclear weapons (hydrogen bombs) use both nuclear fusion and fission reactions to generate a much more powerful explosion. Thermonuclear weapons are considered more destructive and have the capability to produce significantly larger explosions than traditional nuclear weapons.


Does Zambia have nuclear weapons?

Zambia does not have nuclear weapons.


Where are nuclear weapons found?

In nuclear weapons depots.


What are nuclear weapon?

Nuclear weapons are weapons which are fueled by nuclear energy. Examples of weapons that can be fueled by nuclear energy are missile warheads and bombs.


Atomic energy commission successor?

The United States Atomic Energy Commission was succeeded by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The NRC is responsible for regulating civilian use of nuclear materials, while the DOE is responsible for overseeing the nation's nuclear weapons program and promoting energy security.


Are nukes really nuclear weapons?

Yes, they are nuclear weapons.


Does Afghanistan have nuclear weapons?

NO. Afghanistan does not have nuclear weapons, nor did it have nuclear weapons at any time, nor has it been accused by other countries of having nuclear weapons. Afghanistan is also a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, for what that's worth.