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The spark of the Super: Teller–Ulam and the birth of the H-bomb—rivalry, credit, and legacy at 75 years
In early 1951, Los Alamos scientists Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam devised a breakthrough that would lead to the hydrogen bomb [1]. Their design gave the United States an initial advantage in the Cold War, though comparable progress was soon achieved independently in the Soviet Union and the United Kingdom.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024|5:30–7:30PM EST
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Join the Diversity and Inclusion in ANS Committee for our 4th Annual "Nuclear Family Feud" workshop social! This year we tackle emotional intelligence and empathy in the workplace. How can we better connect with our co-workers and build the environment we want to see? Like the namesake game, we surveyed the ANS community to get your answers to our questions. No need to come with a team; we will team everyone at the workshop. Limited food and beverages will be provided.
