Nuclear fission

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Nuclear fission is a reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei.

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physical process powering the Manhattan Project weapons
The project was founded on the discovery of nuclear fission, which releases massive amounts of energy when heavy nuclei are split.
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pioneered the experimental study of neutron-induced reactions
Fermi's experiments with neutron bombardment were the precursors to the discovery of nuclear fission, though he initially misinterpreted the results as new elements.
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reaction rate dependent on neutron energy
The likelihood of nuclear fission is highly sensitive to the kinetic energy of the incident neutron, making neutron temperature a critical factor in reactor control.
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subject of early experimental research
Pontecorvo's early work involved studying the interaction of neutrons with matter, which was foundational to the understanding of nuclear fission processes.
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Scientific consequence of the group's research
The group's work on neutron bombardment of uranium provided the experimental basis that led Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner to identify nuclear fission.
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