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A New Glance from Science on the German Uranium Project 1939 - 1945

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Hotel Empfinger Hof GmbH

Hotel Empfinger Hof GmbH

Im Auchtert 12-14 72186 Empfingen
Johannes Bluemer, Manfred Popp
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Werner Heisenberg (1901-1976) laid the foundations of quantum mechanics; he received the Nobel Prize in 1932. During World War II he became involved in the so-called German Uranium Project, which was supposed to clarify the usage potential of nuclear fission. Heisenbergs role in this project has been discussed extensively over the decades, and yet there are still uncertainties and controversies about the scope and aim of the work.

Mark Walker´s overview of the various interpretations of the German Uranium Project may serve as an introduction to the wealth of literature; a recent bibliography by Manfred Popp is availabe from this website. 

This symposium aims to provide more clarity by presenting and discussing new scientific findings on the work carried out.

This symposium is supported by the Helmholtz Research Academy Hesse (HFHF).

                            

 

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  • Mon, September 16
    • Opening
      Convener: Johannes Bluemer
    • Session 1: Afternoon session
      • 1
        The basic research of the Uranium Club I : Theoretical physics
        Speaker: Alexander Blum
      • 2:55 PM
        Break
      • 2
        The basic research of the Uranium Club II : Experimental physics
        Speaker: Manfred Popp
      • 3:45 PM
        Coffee Break
      • 3
        The symposium on cosmic rays
        Speaker: Johannes Bluemer
      • 5:00 PM
        Break
      • 4
        The peculiarities of the German Uranium Project 1939-1945
        Speaker: Piet de Klerk
    • 7:30 PM
      Dinner
  • Tue, September 17
    • Session 2: Morning session
      • 5
        The history of the Atomkeller
        Speaker: Egidius Fechter
      • 6
        Visit of the Atomkellermuseum
    • 1:00 PM
      Lunch Break
    • Session 2: Afternoon session
      • 7
        The Manhattan Project - the bench mark
        Speaker: Bruce Cameron Reed
      • 2:30 PM
        Break
      • 8
        Heisenberg´s lecture og August 14, 1945 at Farm Hall
        Speaker: Joseph Mc Cauley
      • 3:05 PM
        Coffee Break
      • 9
        Harteck’s and Heisenberg’s reactor experiments in the light of modern reactor physics
        Speaker: Ron Dagan
      • 4:05 PM
        Break
      • 10
        Survey of other international critical experiments
        Speaker: Bruce Cameron Reed
    • 7:30 PM
      Dinner
  • Wed, September 18
    • Morning session
      • 11
        Discussion with historians of science, science journalists, and symposium speakers
        Speaker: Manfred Popp
      • 12
        Round up
        Speaker: Johannes Bluemer
    • Departure
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