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What did Libby advocate with Edward Teller?

  • Renewable energy

  • Hydrogen bomb development

  • Space exploration

  • Quantum mechanics

Answer

Hydrogen bomb development was passionately advocated for by Libby with Edward Teller. Libby firmly believed that the United States required a powerful thermonuclear weapon to maintain its strategic advantage during the Cold War. He collaborated closely with Teller, often referred to as the "father of the hydrogen bomb," to overcome scientific challenges and successfully develop this devastating weapon.
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