The Physics of the Manhattan Project

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• Bruce Cameron Reed

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• 256 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Natur
• Natur, Tiere
• Naturwissenschaften
• Weltgeschichte

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback