China builds nuclear neutron gun that shoots ‘atomic flashlight’ to detect bombs

Chinese researchers have created a portable nuclear fusion device generating intense neutron beams. The compact apparatus uses hydrogen and lithium, powered by 10 watts of direct current. It produces a concentrated neutron beam comparable to atomic detonations, with applications in medicine, inspection, and defense. The innovation lies in its size, low power needs, and new particle control method. Developed by a defense-affiliated lab, it raises strategic implications amid China's investment in advanced energy weapons.