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100 1 _aNational Atomic Museum
_q(U.S.)
245 1 0 _aTrinity Site
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-29
508 _aProduced by Gregory Walker and David Widger
520 _a"Trinity Site" by the U.S. Department of Energy is a historical account produced in the late 20th century that details the events surrounding the first atomic bomb test conducted on July 16, 1945, within the New Mexico desert as part of the Manhattan Project. The book focuses on the Trinity test, its preparations, and the aftermath, providing insights into the monumental event that changed the course of history and ushered in the Atomic Age. The narrative begins with a thorough description of the Trinity test site and the decision to conduct the test in the Jornada del Muerto Valley. It chronicles the meticulous preparations leading up to the detonation, including the assembly of the plutonium core and the setup of observation points. The explosion itself is depicted with vivid imagery, capturing the awe and terror of the event. The book also explores the significance of the test within the larger context of World War II and nuclear development, detailing both the immediate effects and the long-term implications for science and warfare. Additionally, it touches on the legacy of the site and the subsequent establishment of the National Atomic Museum, which serves as a repository of information and artifacts from the Atomic Age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aManhattan Project (U.S.)
653 _aAtomic bomb -- New Mexico -- Testing -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/277
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