Trinity Site by National Atomic Museum

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Author National Atomic Museum (U.S.)
Title Trinity Site
Note Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Gregory Walker and David Widger
Summary "Trinity Site" by the U.S. Department of Energy is a historical account produced in the late 20th century that details the events surrounding the first atomic bomb test conducted on July 16, 1945, within the New Mexico desert as part of the Manhattan Project. The book focuses on the Trinity test, its preparations, and the aftermath, providing insights into the monumental event that changed the course of history and ushered in the Atomic Age. The narrative begins with a thorough description of the Trinity test site and the decision to conduct the test in the Jornada del Muerto Valley. It chronicles the meticulous preparations leading up to the detonation, including the assembly of the plutonium core and the setup of observation points. The explosion itself is depicted with vivid imagery, capturing the awe and terror of the event. The book also explores the significance of the test within the larger context of World War II and nuclear development, detailing both the immediate effects and the long-term implications for science and warfare. Additionally, it touches on the legacy of the site and the subsequent establishment of the National Atomic Museum, which serves as a repository of information and artifacts from the Atomic Age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QC: Science: Physics
LoC Class U: Military science
LoC Class D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)
Subject Manhattan Project (U.S.)
Subject Atomic bomb -- New Mexico -- Testing -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 277
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 12, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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