Power & terror: a history of the nuclear age
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Nuclear Dreams and Nightmares
This chapter explores the significant advancements in nuclear physics, focusing on Enrico Fermi's pioneering experiments and the contrasting views of Ida Nodak regarding nuclear fission. It highlights the collaborative contributions of scientists like Lisa Meitner, Otto Hahn, and the urgency of developing nuclear weapons during World War II. The narrative reflects on how societal challenges and historical context shaped the course of scientific discovery and its profound implications.
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