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Mesg #700 |
"The First War of Physics: The Secret History of the Atomic Bomb, 1939-1949 by Jim Baggot" |
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Member since Aug 03rd 2002
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Sat Dec-31-11 09:10 AM |
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A very interesting book about how governments enlisted Physicists into the war effort and what drove the various groups to do what they did. It also explains at a basic level the theory behind the atomic and hydrogen bombs as well as the discoveries that let up to their development. Accessible to anyone and slightly disturbing.
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