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During World War II, the US government formed the Manhattan Project, a top-secret research program dedicated to developing the world's first nuclear weapons. The papers published during this time on nuclear topics were often focused on the technical details of creating and using nuclear fission for military purposes.

One of the most important papers from this period was "The Production of Radioactive Substances by Neutron Bombardment" by Glenn T. Seaborg and Arthur C. Wahl. Published in 1945, this paper described the discovery and isolation of several new elements through neutron bombardment, including plutonium, which would later be used in the construction of the atomic bomb.

Another key paper from this time was "Theoretical Possibility of a Nuclear Bomb" by Edward Teller. This paper explored the feasibility of creating a nuclear bomb and outlined the basic principles behind its design.

Other papers from this period focused on the design and construction of nuclear reactors, such as "The Thermal Neutron in Reactors" by Enrico Fermi and "Nuclear Chain Reaction in Uranium and Thorium" by Eugene Wigner. These papers helped lay the foundation for the development of nuclear power.

However, not all papers from this time were focused solely on technical details. Some also explored the ethical implications of using nuclear weapons in warfare. One such paper was "The Social Responsibilities of the Scientist" by James Franck, which called on scientists to consider the potential consequences of their research and to take an active role in promoting peace.

Overall, the papers published on nuclear topics during the Manhattan Project were instrumental in advancing our understanding of nuclear science and technology, and in shaping the world we live in today.

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