Teller, Edward


An American physicist of the twentieth century, born in Hungary.

Notes for Teller, Edward

Teller is known for his research on nuclear fission and fusion and for his firm support for development of nuclear weapons in the United States. (See Albert Einstein.)

Notes for Teller, Edward

Teller is called the father of the hydrogen bomb.

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