Tag: Critical Mass
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Critical Mass
Originating from nuclear physics, “Critical Mass” represents key thresholds across disciplines, encompassing economic viability, societal trends, and biological sustainability, signifying transformative junctures.
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Chicago Pile-1
In 1942, Chicago Pile-1, under Enrico Fermi’s guidance at the University of Chicago, achieved the inaugural controlled nuclear chain reaction. This milestone shaped the trajectory of atomic research, influencing energy sectors and wartime strategies.