Creating the Atomic Bomb

By Fr0zter
  • The Existence of Neutrons

    The Existence of Neutrons

    James Chadwick proves the existence of neutrons. He finds that not being repelled by similar particles, the neutrons was perfect for bombarding other neuclear substances.
  • The concept of a nuclear chain reaction.

    The concept of a nuclear chain reaction.

    A hungarian physicist by the name of Leo Szilard figures out that if they could find an element that is split by neutrons and emmits two neutrons when it absorbs it then it would create a nuclear chain reaction.
  • Atomic Bomb Application

    Atomic Bomb Application

    Leo Szilard files a patent application for the atomic bomb.
  • Nuclear Fission

    Nuclear Fission

    Otto Hahn, Fritz Strassman and Lise Meitner produce Uranium Nuclear Fission at the Khaiser institute in Germany.
  • Starting to build the atomic bomb

    Starting to build the atomic bomb

    President Roosevelt authorises $2 Billion to be put into the making of the atomic bomb the day before the bombing of pearl harbour.
  • Delivering the Bomb

    Delivering the Bomb

    The US military begin remodelling the B-29 Bomber for the delivery of the Atomic Bomb.

  • Testing the Bomb

    The bomb is tested Alamorgordo, New Mexico, exploding with the force of 18,000 tons of TNT.