Hans von Halban was an influential physicist known for his work in nuclear physics. He made significant contributions to the understanding of nuclear reactions and was involved in early nuclear research during and after World War II. His work included research on neutron physics and the development of nuclear reactors. Von Halban was part of the group of scientists who fled Europe during the rise of the Nazi regime and later contributed to the Manhattan Project, the initiative that developed the first atomic bombs.
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