Building the H Bomb: A Personal History

by Kenneth W. Ford

Book Overview

In this engaging scientific memoir, Kenneth Ford recounts the time when, in his mid-twenties, he was a member of the team that designed and built the first hydrogen bomb. He worked with -- and relaxed with -- scientific giants of that time such as Edward Teller, Enrico Fermi, Stan Ulam, John von Neumann, and John Wheeler, and here offers illuminating insights into the personalities, the strengths, and the quirks of these men. Well known for his ability...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9814618799
• ISBN13: 9789814618793
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.5" x 8.9"