Our Nuclear Future: Facts, Dangers and Opportunities

"Our Nuclear Future: Facts, Dangers and Opportunities" by Edward Teller and Albert L. Latter is a scientific publication written in the late 1950s. This book aims to educate the layman about the complexities and implications of nuclear science, covering topics such as atomic structure, radioactivity, and the potential dangers and benefits associated with nuclear technology. The opening of the book introduces the need for public understanding of nuclear science amid fears surrounding atomic bombs and radioactivity. It emphasizes the rapid pace of scientific developments and the resulting anxiety, arguing for the importance of communication between scientists and the public. The authors express their intention to simplify complex concepts related to atomic physics and radioactivity in subsequent chapters, encouraging readers to approach the subject with an open mind and to engage with the scientific knowledge that could affect their safety and well-being. The initial focus is on creating a foundation for understanding atoms and nuclei, vital for discussing more complex themes later in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Edward Teller was a Hungarian-American theoretical physicist and chemical engineer who is known colloquially as "the father of the hydrogen bomb" and one of the creators of the Teller–Ulam design based on Stanisław Ulam's design.