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LoC No.: 51009101
Title: The hell bomb
Original Publication: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1950.
Note: Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Tim Lindell, Wayne State College and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "The Hell Bomb" by William L. Laurence is a scientific publication written in the early 1950s. This work delves into the development, implications, and technicalities of the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that marked a significant advancement in nuclear technology during the post-war era. Laurence presents a detailed examination of the scientific principles underlying this powerful bomb, while also addressing the moral and political concerns surrounding its existence and potential use. At the start of "The Hell Bomb," the author shares personal anecdotes from his time at Los Alamos during the final stages of the atomic bomb project and the initial discussions on hydrogen fusion bombs. He recounts conversations with leading scientists, including Professor Hans A. Bethe, revealing the astonishing potential of the hydrogen bomb to unleash energy levels far beyond that of conventional atomic bombs. Laurence emphasizes the dangers of nuclear proliferation and the ethical imperative for an informed public discourse on such destructive technology, providing historical context and a cautionary insight into the future of warfare in the nuclear age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Laurence, William L. (William Leonard), 1888-1977
EBook No.: 75243
Published: Jan 29, 2025
Downloads: 2890
Language: English
Subject: Hydrogen bomb
LoCC: Military science: Artillery
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 51009101
Title: The hell bomb
Original Publication: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1950.
Note: Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, Tim Lindell, Wayne State College and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "The Hell Bomb" by William L. Laurence is a scientific publication written in the early 1950s. This work delves into the development, implications, and technicalities of the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that marked a significant advancement in nuclear technology during the post-war era. Laurence presents a detailed examination of the scientific principles underlying this powerful bomb, while also addressing the moral and political concerns surrounding its existence and potential use. At the start of "The Hell Bomb," the author shares personal anecdotes from his time at Los Alamos during the final stages of the atomic bomb project and the initial discussions on hydrogen fusion bombs. He recounts conversations with leading scientists, including Professor Hans A. Bethe, revealing the astonishing potential of the hydrogen bomb to unleash energy levels far beyond that of conventional atomic bombs. Laurence emphasizes the dangers of nuclear proliferation and the ethical imperative for an informed public discourse on such destructive technology, providing historical context and a cautionary insight into the future of warfare in the nuclear age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Laurence, William L. (William Leonard), 1888-1977
EBook No.: 75243
Published: Jan 29, 2025
Downloads: 2890
Language: English
Subject: Hydrogen bomb
LoCC: Military science: Artillery
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.