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Theoretical Division Leadership

Germany · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1943

Hans Albrecht BetheApril 1943

Los Alamos · Science / Physics

Bethe is selected to head the Los Alamos Theoretical Division, which develops calculations needed for fission-weapon design.

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Hans Albrecht Bethe

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