FAQ About Enrico Fermi
What was Enrico Fermi's role in the Manhattan Project?
Enrico Fermi was a key figure in the Manhattan Project, the United States-led effort during World War II to develop nuclear weapons. Fermi led the team that created the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction in a reactor known as Chicago Pile-1 on December 2, 1942. His work was crucial to understanding the processes needed for the development of nuclear technology, which eventually led to the production of atomic bombs.
