Enrico Fermi1939
Investigates graphite as a neutron moderator while assessing whether a uranium and graphite assembly can support a sustained nuclear chain reaction.
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Investigates graphite as a neutron moderator while assessing whether a uranium and graphite assembly can support a sustained nuclear chain reaction.
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