Building the H Bomb: A Personal History
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In this engaging scientific memoir, Kenneth Ford recounts the time when, in his mid-twenties, he was a member of the team that designed and built the first hydrogen bomb. He worked with -- and relaxed with -- scientific giants of that time such as Edward Teller, Enrico Fermi, Stan Ulam, John von Neumann, and John Wheeler, and here offers illuminating insights into the personalities, the strengths, and the quirks of these men. Well known for his ability...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9814618799
ISBN13:9789814618793
Release Date:March 2015
Publisher:World Scientific Publishing Company
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.5" x 8.9"
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