Astronomy Cast Ep. 379: Fermi's Atom Splitting

By Fraser Cain - June 1, 2015 at 2:55 PM UTC | Physics

When he wasn't puzzling the mystery of alien civilizations, Enrico Fermi was splitting atoms. He realized that when atoms were split, the neutrons released could go on and split other atoms, creating a chain reaction - and the most powerful weapons ever devised.

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Fraser Cain is the publisher of Universe Today, founding the website in March 1999. He's also the co-host of Astronomy Cast.