On the belated discovery of fission

A remarkable sequence of missteps, misfortune, and oversights delayed the discovery of nuclear fission until the eve of World War II—and likely altered history’s course.

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Published in:Physics today 2015-06, Vol.68 (6), p.40-45
Main Author: Pearson, J. Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
BOHR THEORY
FISSION
LIQUID DROP MODEL
NEUTRON REACTIONS
Nuclear fission
NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS
Nuclear weapons
URANIUM
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Summary:A remarkable sequence of missteps, misfortune, and oversights delayed the discovery of nuclear fission until the eve of World War II—and likely altered history’s course.
ISSN:0031-9228
1945-0699
DOI:10.1063/PT.3.2817