The Physics of the Manhattan Project

The development of nuclear weapons during the Manhattan Project is one of the most significant scientific events of the twentieth century. This revised and updated 3rd edition explores the challenges that faced the scientists and engineers of the Manhattan Project. It gives a clear introduction to f...

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Tác giả chính:	Reed, Bruce Cameron
Định dạng:	Sách
Ngôn ngữ:	English
Được phát hành:	Springer 2015
Những chủ đề:	Manhattan Project Nuclear weapons Nuclear fission
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