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Bohr, Heisenberg and the Atomic Bomb

Authors :
Danuta Bukowska
Sylwia Maliszewska
Source :
Optics and Photonics News. 24:44
Publication Year :
2013
Publisher :
The Optical Society, 2013.

Abstract

The relationship between Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg was irrevocably changed by the Second World War. While we may never know what transpired during their famous meeting in Copenhagen, their story highlights the ethical complexities— and heavy burdens—that sometimes come with being a scientist.

Details

ISSN :
15413721 and 10476938
Volume :
24
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Optics and Photonics News
Accession number :
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