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Polonium In The Playhouse: The Manhattan Project'S Secret Chemistry Work In Dayton, Ohio (Trillium)
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At The Height Of The Race To Build An Atomic Bomb, An Indoor Tennis Court In One Of The Midwests Most Affluent Residential Neighborhoods Became A Secret Manhattan Project Laboratory. Polonium In The Playhouse: The Manhattan Project'S Secret Chemistry Work In Dayton, Ohio Presents The Intriguing Story Of How This Most Unlikely Site In Dayton, Ohio, Became One Of The Most Classified Portions Of The Manhattan Project.Seized By The War Department In 1944 For The Bomb Project, The Runnymede Playhouse Was Transformed Into A Polonium Processing Facility, Providing A Critical Radioactive Ingredient For The Bomb Initiatorthe Mechanism That Triggered A Chain Reaction. With The Help Of A Soviet Spy Working Undercover At The Site, It Was Also Key To The Soviet Unions Atomic Bomb Program.The Work Was Directed By Industrial Chemist Charles Allen Thomas Who Had Been Chosen By J. Robert Oppenheimer And General Leslie Groves To Coordinate Manhattan Project Chemistry And Metallurgy. As One Of The Nations First Science Administrators, Thomas Was Responsible For Choreographing The Plutonium Work At Los Alamos And The Projects Key Laboratories. The Elegant Glassroofed Building Belonged To His Wifes Family.Weaving Manhattan Project History With The Life And Work Of The Scientist, Industrial Leader And Singingshowman Thomas, Polonium In The Playhouse Offers A Fascinating Look At The Vast And Complicated Program That Changed World History And Introduces The Men And Women Who Raced Against Time To Build The Initiator For The Bomb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Polonium in the Playhouse'? A: The main theme of 'Polonium in the Playhouse' revolves around the secret chemistry work conducted in Dayton, Ohio, during the Manhattan Project, highlighting how an indoor tennis court was transformed into a critical laboratory for atomic bomb development.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: 'Polonium in the Playhouse' is authored by Linda Carrick Thomas.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book has a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Polonium in the Playhouse'? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Polonium in the Playhouse' was published on May 21, 2017.
- Q: What historical event does this book cover? A: The book covers the events of the Manhattan Project, specifically focusing on the secret chemistry work related to the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in World War II history? A: Yes, 'Polonium in the Playhouse' is suitable for readers interested in World War II history, particularly those intrigued by the scientific and covert aspects of the Manhattan Project.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other historical accounts of the Manhattan Project? A: This book is unique as it details the lesser-known site of the Runnymede Playhouse, illustrating its transformation into a polonium processing facility and its significance in the atomic bomb's development.
- Q: Does the book include any information about the scientists involved? A: Yes, the book includes information about key figures such as industrial chemist Charles Allen Thomas, providing insights into his role and contributions to the Manhattan Project.
- Q: What is the item condition of 'Polonium in the Playhouse'? A: The item condition of 'Polonium in the Playhouse' is listed as New.