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The Race for the Atom Bomb
Year: 2023
Pages: 282
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The Race for the Atom Bomb: A History of Science, Technology, and Conflict In this book, author Richard Rhodes provides a comprehensive history of the race for the atom bomb during World War II, exploring the scientific, political, and social factors that drove the development of nuclear weapons and their impact on society. From the discovery of fission to the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Rhodes delves into the motivations and actions of scientists, politicians, and military leaders who shaped the course of history. He also examines the ethical implications of nuclear weapons and their potential for future conflict. The book begins by describing the early days of nuclear research, when physicists like Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard recognized the potential of nuclear energy for both peaceful and destructive purposes. As the war progressed, the focus shifted from theoretical research to practical applications, with the Manhattan Project emerging as the primary effort to develop an atomic bomb. Rhodes details the challenges faced by scientists working on the project, including security concerns and the need for secrecy. The book then turns to the devastating consequences of the bombings in Japan, highlighting the long-term effects of radiation on survivors and the moral implications of such a powerful weapon.
Гонка за атомной бомбой: история науки, технологий и конфликтов В этой книге автор Ричард Роудс приводит исчерпывающую историю гонки за атомной бомбой во время Второй мировой войны, исследуя научные, политические и социальные факторы, которые привели к разработке ядерного оружия и их влияние на общество. От открытия деления до сброса атомных бомб на Хиросиму и Нагасаки Родс углубляется в мотивацию и действия ученых, политиков и военачальников, которые сформировали ход истории. Он также рассматривает этические последствия ядерного оружия и его потенциал для будущего конфликта. Книга начинается с описания первых дней ядерных исследований, когда физики, такие как Альберт Эйнштейн и Лео Сцилард, признали потенциал ядерной энергии как для мирных, так и для разрушительных целей. По мере развития войны акцент сместился с теоретических исследований на практические применения, при этом Манхэттенский проект стал основным усилием по разработке атомной бомбы. Родс подробно описывает проблемы, с которыми сталкиваются ученые, работающие над проектом, включая проблемы безопасности и необходимость секретности. Затем книга обращается к разрушительным последствиям взрывов в Японии, подчеркивая долгосрочные последствия радиации для выживших и моральные последствия такого мощного оружия.
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原子爆弾競争―科学と技術と紛争の歴史第二次世界大戦中の原子爆弾競争の包括的な歴史を著者リチャード・ローデス(Richard Rhodes)は、核兵器の開発と社会への影響をもたらした科学的、政治的、社会的要因を探求している。核分裂の発見から広島・長崎への原爆投下まで、ローズは歴史を形作った科学者、政治家、軍事指導者たちの動機と行動を掘り下げます。また、核兵器の倫理的な意味合いと将来の紛争の可能性についても考察している。この本は、アルバート・アインシュタインやレオ・シラードのような物理学者が、平和的かつ破壊的な目的の両方のための原子力エネルギーの可能性を認識した、核研究の初期の時代を説明することから始まります。戦争が進むにつれて、その焦点は理論的な研究から実用化に移り、マンハッタン計画は原子爆弾開発の主要な取り組みとなった。Rhodesは、セキュリティ上の懸念や秘密の必要性など、プロジェクトに取り組んでいる科学者が直面している課題について詳しく説明しています。この本は、被爆者への長期的な放射線の影響と、そのような強力な武器の道徳的影響を強調し、日本における被爆の壊滅的な影響に言及しています。

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