### Question
How is the "atomic weapon" defined?


### Answer
The term **atomic weapon** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 47f* as follows -

> any device utilizing atomic energy, exclusive of the means for transporting or propelling the device (where such means is a separable and divisible part of the device), the principal purpose of which is for use as, or for development of, a weapon, a weapon prototype, or a weapon test device

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 47f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4C-ATOMIC WEAPONS AND SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIALS INFORMATION REWARDS**

