How A Screwdriver Deleted A Scientist ☢️

Описание: Join us as we delve into one of the most bizarre and intriguing incidents in the history of science, where a simple screwdriver played a pivotal role in a catastrophic event. The story revolves around the Demon Core, a subcritical mass of plutonium that was involved in two separate accidents at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1945 and 1946. These incidents resulted in the death of two scientists, Harry Daghlian and Louis Slotin, and highlighted the extreme dangers of handling radioactive materials. In this video, we explore the circumstances surrounding these accidents, the role of the screwdriver in the second incident, and the lessons learned from these tragic events that have since shaped the safety protocols in nuclear research and engineering. The combination of human error, engineering failure, and the inherent risks of working with highly radioactive substances led to devastating consequences. Through a detailed examination of what went wrong, we aim to honor the memories of the scientists lost and contribute to a broader understanding of the importance of safety and precision in scientific and engineering endeavors.