Aksyonova A. 18201 1. Definition. Types 2.

Aksyonova A.

1. Definition. Types 2. Nuclear weapon 3. Chemical weapon 4. Biological weapon 5. Public perceptions of WM

A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is a weapon that can kill and bring harm to a large number of humans and cause great damage to man-made structures, natural structures, or the biosphere in general.

Nuclear weapon Biological warfare Chemical weapon

A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission or a combination of fission and fusion.

Fission weapons — generate fission products, the radioactive remains of the atomic nuclei split by the fission reactions. — radioactive (but long-lived) — Fission products are the principal radioactive component of nuclear fallout.

Fusion weapons — produces a large amount of its energy through nuclear fusion reactions — fusion reactions can themselves trigger additional fission reactions

— Partial Test Ban Treaty — Outer Space Treaty — Nuclear Non-Proliferatio n Treaty — Seabed Arms Control Treaty — Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

is a device that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm to human beings.

Geneva Protocol Washington Naval Treaty Chemical Weapons Convention The OPCW

— is the use of biological toxins or infectious agents with intent to kill humans, animals or plants as an act of war.

— Offensive — Defensive — Synthetic Biological Warfare Anti-personnel Anti-agriculture Entomological warfare Recent Developments in Biological Warfare Role of public health and disease surveillance Identification of bioweapons