Leo Szilard

Physicist and Nuclear Chain Reaction Pioneer

Leo Szilard - Physicist and Nuclear Chain Reaction Pioneer
Born

February 11th, 1898
127 years ago

Died

1964
61 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Born in Hungary, a physicist contributed significantly to the development of nuclear physics and the concept of nuclear chain reactions. Emigrated to the United States due to rising anti-Semitism in Europe. Worked at Columbia University and collaborated with other prominent scientists. Instrumental in the Manhattan Project, which led to the development of atomic bomb technology during World War II. Advocated for the peaceful use of nuclear energy and warned against the potential dangers of nuclear weapons.

Co-developed the first nuclear reactor

Wrote a letter to President Roosevelt urging atomic bomb development

Involved in early research leading to the Manhattan Project

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