Nuclear history (8 risultati)
Nuclear Physics in Retrospect: Proceedings of a Symposium on the 1930's
University of M Symposium on the History of Nuclear Physics,Roger H. Stuewer (editor)
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Nuclear Physics in Retrospect : Proceedings of a Symposium on the 1930's
University Of M Symposium On The History Of Nuclear Physics; Roger H. Stuewer (editor)
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.Better World Books
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Condizione: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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Nuclear Physics in Retrospect: Proceedings of a Symposium on the 1930's
University of M Symposium on the History of Nuclear Physics; Roger H. Stuewer (editor)
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Da: Mythos Center Books, Frontenac, MN, U.S.A.Mythos Center Books
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Excellent condition - like new! Binding tight, pages crisp with no markings, very minor shelfwear to boards (no dj).
Editore: The Asahi Shimbun Company, 1956
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Da: Sunny Day Bookstore, SINGAPORE, SingaporeSunny Day Bookstore
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Aggiungi al carrelloCondizione: Fine. Number of books: 1 book.
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Da: Max Rambod Inc, Woodland Hills, CA, U.S.A.Max Rambod Inc
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Aggiungi al carrelloField, Marshall III (publisher). The Chicago Sun, August 7, 1945, documents the first full day of American press coverage following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the sudden public disclosure of the secret wartime program that produced the weapon. The United States dropped the uranium bomb "Little Boy" on Hiroshima on Augus…t 6, and President Harry S. Truman announced its use the same day, disclosing the existence of the atomic bomb and declaring that the release of atomic energy opened a new era in humanity's understanding of natural forces. The issue is particularly significant for showing how a mass-circulation American newspaper initially presented the bomb through three interconnected narratives: the destructive results of atomic science, the formerly secret industrial infrastructure of the Manhattan Project, and expectations for the peacetime uses of atomic power. It provides primary-source evidence for the study of Hiroshima, World War II journalism, the public revelation of the Manhattan Project, nuclear technology, and the opening of the atomic age. The Chicago Sun. Chicago: The Chicago Sun, Tuesday, August 7, 1945. 22 pages, printed recto and verso. Complete issue. The front page contains extensive atomic-bomb coverage, including "Story of Our Secret Weapon"; "Scientists Tell Of Watching First Blast. Steel Tower is Vaporized; Cloud Rises 8 Miles"; and "Truman Visions New Era Powered by Atomic Force." A large photograph depicts an atomic-production facility at the Clinton Engineer Works at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, giving readers a first visual introduction to part of the immense industrial system that had operated under wartime secrecy. The Clinton Engineer Works served as the Manhattan Project's administrative headquarters and contained the K-25, S-50, and Y-12 facilities used in uranium-isotope separation; enriched uranium produced at Oak Ridge contributed directly to the Hiroshima weapon. The juxtaposition of the first atomic test, industrial production, Hiroshima, and Truman's predictions for atomic energy illustrates how quickly American newspapers began constructing a public explanation for technology that had remained secret throughout most of the war. The August 7 date gives the issue considerable documentary immediacy: American readers were encountering the scale, scientific origins, industrial production, and possible future applications of atomic energy almost simultaneously with learning of its use against a populated city. Truman's August 6 statement itself moved rapidly between military destruction and predictions that atomic energy might eventually supplement coal, oil, and hydroelectric power, a dual framing closely echoed by the headlines preserved here. Oak Ridge's appearance on the front page is equally significant because the sprawling Tennessee installation had been created under extraordinary secrecy beginning in 1942 and encompassed several parallel processes for uranium enrichment. Light age toning and spotting with slight wear to edges; otherwise complete and well preserved. Very good. An unusually immediate newspaper record of the transition from a secret wartime weapons program to a publicly recognized atomic age, published one day after Hiroshima and preserving the first explanations offered to American readers of the bomb, its production, and its anticipated consequences.
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Aggiungi al carrelloUnited States Department of State. The International Control of Atomic Energy: Scientific Information Transmitted to the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission June 14, 1946 - October 14, 1946, 1946, constitutes one of the earliest formal U.S. government submissions to the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission outlining propo…sed mechanisms to regulate nuclear weapons following the atomic bombings of Japan. Issued in the immediate aftermath of World War II and within one year of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the report presents a technical and policy framework focused on controlling fissile materials as the primary safeguard against proliferation. This copy bears a direct inscription by Theodore Van Kirk, navigator of the Enola Gay on August 6, 1945, linking the theoretical policy proposals of international governance with firsthand participation in the first operational use of atomic weapons. Van Kirk underscores a central conclusion of the report by writing: "As stated on p. 164, The best control measure for the prevention of atomic bomb manufacture are those intended to prevent the accumulation of the essential fissionable materials," followed by his identification: "Theodore Van Kirk - Navigator - Enola Gay 6 Aug. 1945." United States Department of State. The International Control of Atomic Energy: Scientific Information Transmitted to the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission June 14, 1946 - October 14, 1946. Washington, D.C.: Department of State, 1946. Softcover volume measuring approximately 6 x 9 inches, 195 pages. The work compiles scientific data, policy recommendations, and diplomatic proposals submitted to the United Nations concerning the international management of atomic energy and the prevention of nuclear weapons development. The inscription appears on the title page in Van Kirk's hand, directly referencing a specific passage within the text and reinforcing its central argument regarding material control. Produced during the earliest phase of postwar nuclear diplomacy, the report aligns with U.S. efforts to establish international oversight of atomic energy before the escalation of Cold War arms competition. The presence of Van Kirk's annotation situates the document within both policy formation and military execution, bridging governmental attempts at regulation with the lived experience of atomic warfare. Light wear to covers with minor handling; internally clean; inscription clear and legible. Overall very good condition.
Altre immaginiDa: Max Rambod Inc, Woodland Hills, CA, U.S.A.Max Rambod Inc
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Aggiungi al carrelloA rare instructional archive from the height of the Cold War arms and space races, documenting the teaching strategies, technical priorities, and ideological frameworks used by the U.S. military to train service members in missile technology, physics, and emerging space policy. These materials reflect the growing importance of s…cientific education within the armed forces during the period of intense technological competition between the United States and the Soviet Union following the launch of Sputnik and the acceleration of missile and space programs. This archive includes three distinct publications produced by branches of the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force: a heavily illustrated USAF Preflight School "Math and Physics" Student Study Guide (ca. late 1950s, 244 pages); the DOD Fact Sheet 3-F on "Guided Missiles and Rockets" (29 April 1960, 59 pages); and a striking early federal statement titled "Introduction to Outer Space" (ca. late 1950s, 11 pages), intended to justify a national space program. Together, these works reflect the militarized scientific culture of early Cold War America, where soldiers were expected to master STEM fundamentals, understand atomic missile classifications, and absorb the ideological stakes of U.S. supremacy in space. The Preflight School Study Guide opens with a cartoon image of a smiling cadet pointing to a "Table of Contents," listing 20 core lessons including: "Velocity and Acceleration," "Vectors," "Electricity and Magnetism," and "Jet Engine Principles." Designed to bring young recruits up to speed on mathematical and physical foundations, this booklet illustrates how the military systematized the transmission of civilian STEM knowledge through instructional cartooning, step-by-step reviews, and mechanical principles tied directly to aeronautics. The document also reflects broader efforts to professionalize enlisted men into a new technocratic class of Cold War airmen. The DOD Fact Sheet 3-F, dated 29 April 1960, is a mimeographed technical manual that lists every operational missile and rocket then used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Each entry is meticulously typed and includes missile name, type (e.g., "surface-to-surface"), speed, launch weight, prime contractor, warhead type, and guidance system. Key entries include the NIKE AJAX, NIKE HERCULES, REDSTONE, PERSHING, and POLARIS missiles. The NIKE AJAX is described as "the nation's first supersonic anti-aircraft guided missile. designed to intercept and destroy bomber aircraft regardless of evasive action." The HERCULES system is called "a major advance. capable of operation in an electronic countermeasures environment." These materials also serve as a record of U.S. procurement partnerships with Bell Labs, Western Electric, and Douglas Aircraft-illustrating the military-industrial complex in full effect. The third item, titled "Introduction to Outer Space", is a pedagogical and ideological primer explaining the rationale behind federal investment in space exploration. Structured around four key justifications-scientific curiosity, military defense, national prestige, and technological advancement-it declares: "The first of these factors is the compelling urge of man to explore. Most of the surface of the earth has now been explored and men now turn to the exploration of outer space as their next objective." This philosophical argument for militarized space policy also hints at early satellite surveillance goals: "The launching of satellites. can be done with the aid of new things: (1) it can look down at the earth and map out the terrain. (2) it can look out into space. and (3) it can look at the sun." Notably, this text served as the basis for a widely distributed 1958 White House document under the Eisenhower Administration, laying ideological groundwork for what would soon become NASA and the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) of 1958. Pages toned with some rusting to staples, especially visible on.
