02345cam a22003253u 4500 75243 UtSlPG 20260610134736.0 m cr n 260607r20251950utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 51009101 UtSlPG en iso639-1 UF Laurence, William L. (William Leonard), 1888-1977 The hell bomb Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-01-29 Richard Tonsing, Tim Lindell, Wayne State College and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Hell Bomb" by William L. Laurence is a scientific publication written in the early 1950s. This work delves into the development, implications, and technicalities of the hydrogen bomb, a weapon that marked a significant advancement in nuclear technology during the post-war era. Laurence presents a detailed examination of the scientific principles underlying this powerful bomb, while also addressing the moral and political concerns surrounding its existence and potential use. At the start of "The Hell Bomb," the author shares personal anecdotes from his time at Los Alamos during the final stages of the atomic bomb project and the initial discussions on hydrogen fusion bombs. He recounts conversations with leading scientists, including Professor Hans A. Bethe, revealing the astonishing potential of the hydrogen bomb to unleash energy levels far beyond that of conventional atomic bombs. Laurence emphasizes the dangers of nuclear proliferation and the ethical imperative for an informed public discourse on such destructive technology, providing historical context and a cautionary insight into the future of warfare in the nuclear age. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1950 Hydrogen bomb https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015001554255 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75243 115968 115968