On 18/05/2021 12:01, Tim+ wrote:
Spike wrote:
On 18/05/2021 09:40, Tim+ wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:

Making a nuclear weapon is a very very skilled exercise in precision
mechanics.

You need to machine the elements to fit exactly without being able to
put them together first, and then design an explosive detonator to slam
them all together at exactly the same time

Not if you just grind it into dust and scatter it or blow it up with
conventional explosives.

The Germans had an idea of delivering such material by rocket to New
York in WWII, and later I believe Saddam had a similar idea. However, it
hasn't been followed up. perhaps because it is an inefficient method of
delivery and doubtless modelling suggested it isn't particularly
effective except as a means of causing panic.


Which is all you need for terrorism€¦

Tim



Ricin or home made nerve gas is much cheaper and more easily obtainable.