FAQ About Enrico Fermi
What contributions did Enrico Fermi make to the Manhattan Project?
Enrico Fermi played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project, which was the U.S. research initiative during World War II that developed the first nuclear weapons. He led the team that created the first nuclear reactor, Chicago Pile-1, which demonstrated the feasibility of a controlled nuclear chain reaction, a foundational concept for both nuclear power generation and atomic weaponry.
