Hungarian physicist Leó Szilárd revolutionised the realm of nuclear physics by patenting the chain-reaction design for the atomic bomb on 4 July 1934.
This groundbreaking invention laid the foundation for harnessing atomic energy, fundamentally altering the course of history.
Szilárd's visionary concept demonstrated the immense potential of nuclear fission, setting the stage for future scientific advancements and the eventual development of nuclear weapons.
His work not only marked a significant leap in scientific understanding but also posed profound ethical and existential questions that continue to resonate in contemporary discourse on the responsibilities of scientific innovation.
