The Physics of the Manhattan Project

Autori

• Bruce Cameron Reed

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Fisica
• Natura
• Scienze Naturali
• Tema stórico
• Teoria e storia della scienza

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Focusing on the scientific and technical challenges of the Manhattan Project, this revised 4th edition provides an accessible introduction to nuclear fission weapons for upper-year undergraduate physics students. It delves into nuclear reactions, energy release, and models of the fission process, while also addressing critical mass estimation and fissile material production. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive list of references and self-study exercises, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the complexities of bomb design and nuclear science.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2022

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