The atomic bomb: its history and the struggles of scientists
Journal: The European Physical Journal H
Year: 2026

Abstract In this article, I trace the early historical developments that ultimately led to the creation of the atomic bomb. Even after the weapon’s completion, a number of scientists continued to argue that nuclear armaments were indispensable for maintaining the global balance of political power [1]. This study focuses on several scientists who confronted profound moral dilemmas concerning the bomb’s use against Japan. Some openly opposed its deployment, others sought to warn a Japanese scienti