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Heavy Water and the Wartime Race for Nuclear Energy

Hardcover • 1999 • English • 1. edition

Heavy Water and the Wartime Race for Nuclear Energy

By Per F Dahl

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About the book

Heavy water (deuterium oxide) played a sinister role in the race for nuclear energy during the World War II. It was a key factor in Germany's bid to harness atomic energy primarily as a source of electric power; its acute shortage was a factor in Japan's decision not to pursue seriously nuclear weaponry; its very existence was a nagging thorn in the side of the Allied powers. Books and films have dwelt on the Allies' efforts to deny the Germans heavy water by military means; however, a history o...Show more

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ISBN

9780750306331

Publisher

CRC Press

Published year

1999

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

Heavy Water and the Wartime Race for Nuclear Energy

Format

Hardcover

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