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[[File:Upshot-Knothole-Grable-2.jpg|right|350px|thumb|[[Nuclear test|Test firing of a tactical nuclear weapon.]] ]]
A '''nuclear test''' is the controlled detonation of a nuclear device to evaluate its performance, yield, and effects. These tests help countries understand the capabilities of their [[nuclear weapon]]s and refine their designs.
A '''nuclear test''' is the controlled detonation of a nuclear device to evaluate its performance, yield, and effects. These tests help countries understand the capabilities of their [[nuclear weapon]]s and refine their designs.