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The Los Alamos Primer: The First Lectures on How to Build an Atomic Bomb, Updated with a New Introduction by Richard Rhodes

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More than seventy years ago, American forces exploded the first atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, causing great physical and human destruction. The young scientists at Los Alamos who developed the bombs, which were nicknamed Little Boy and Fat Man, were introduced to the basic principles and goals of the project in March 1943, at a crash course in new weapons technology. The lecturer was physicist Robert Serber, J. Robert Oppenheimer’s protégé, and the scientists learned that their job was to design and build the world’s first atomic bombs. Notes on Serber’s lectures were gathered into a mimeographed document titled TheLos Alamos Primer, which was supplied to all incoming scientific staff. The Primer remained classified for decades after the war. Published for the first time in 1992, the Primer offers contemporary readers a better understanding of the origins of nuclear weapons. Serber’s preface vividly conveys the mingled excitement, uncertainty, and intensity felt by the Manhattan Project scientists. This edition includes an updated introduction by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Richard Rhodes. A seminal publication on a turning point in human history, The Los Alamos Primer reveals just how much was known and how terrifyingly much was unknown midway through the Manhattan Project. No other seminar anywhere has had greater historical consequences.

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Discover the untold story behind the making of the atomic bomb with The Los Alamos Primer: The First Lectures on How to Build an Atomic Bomb. This gripping book, updated with a new introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Richard Rhodes, unveils the secrets and challenges faced by the brilliant scientists at Los Alamos. Step back in time and witness the birth of nuclear weapons technology as you delve into the minds of the pioneers who shaped human history forever.

Unearth the hidden knowledge of the Manhattan Project through the pages of The Los Alamos Primer. This groundbreaking publication, previously classified for decades, gives you exclusive access to the lectures that kickstarted the atomic bomb development. Grasp the excitement, uncertainty, and intensity that enveloped the scientists during this crucial turning point in human history. Experience the awe-inspiring journey of scientific discovery and innovation that forever changed the world.

Ignite your curiosity and delve into the pages of The Los Alamos Primer. Unravel the past to gain a better understanding of the origins and impact of nuclear weapons. Immerse yourself in the scientific revolution that took place within the confines of Los Alamos. Witness how the groundbreaking discoveries made by these young scientists reshaped the course of warfare and forever altered the trajectory of humanity.

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