Henry DeWolf Smyth

Henry DeWolf Smyth (1898–1986) was an American physicist and a key figure in the development of nuclear energy. He is perhaps best known for his role in the Manhattan Project during World War II, where he contributed to the development of the atomic bomb. After the war, Smyth became known for his advocacy for the peaceful use of nuclear energy and for helping to establish the framework for nuclear energy policy in the United States.