In which year did Pontecorvo defect to the Soviet Union?
1945
1950
1960
1970
Answer
In 1950, Bruno Pontecorvo, a prominent Italian physicist and a key figure in the Manhattan Project, defected to the Soviet Union. His decision to leave the West and join the Soviet bloc remains shrouded in mystery, with speculations ranging from ideological motivations to concerns over the potential misuse of nuclear technology.
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