"Fat Man" was the codename for the implosion-type nuclear weapons designed by Los Alamos scientists to help end World War II. The NSRC has the only-known step-by-step manual still in existence. It includes drawings and photographs.
"Fat Man" was the codename for the implosion-type nuclear weapons designed by Los Alamos scientists to help end World War II. The NSRC has the only-known step-by-step manual still in existence. Relics is produced by Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Public Affairs. Joey Montoya is producer; Brye Steeves is writer and host. Special thanks to Alan Carr, Keith Thomas, Chris C’de Baca, Andrew Gordon, Lexi Petronis, Riz Ali, and Scott Faulk.
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