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- Leo Szilard faced skepticism but persisted in pursuing nuclear chain reaction concept due to potential German threat.
- Confirmation of uranium atom splitting by German scientists validated Szilard's vision of a nuclear chain reaction.
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The Concept of Nuclear Chain Reaction
Leo Sallard envisions the concept of a nuclear chain reaction, recognizing the potential for immense energy release through splitting atoms. Despite skepticism from notable figures like Lord Ernest Rutherford and Albert Einstein, Sallard pursues the idea further. His pursuit is driven by the critical stakes involved, including the risk of the German government harnessing atomic energy for destructive purposes.
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