Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov

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there that he designed a plasma that would help produce energy from sustained fusion. In 1953, Russia tested its hydrogen bomb and it proved to be successful. At the age of 32 he was elected to the Soviet Academy of Sciences. Sakharov continued his work on improving the bomb. He worked with another scientist to develop a bomb that had unlimited yield. The bomb was tested in 1955 and was sucessful. In the 34 years of his life he had used his scientific genius to create and improve military weapons.
Sakharov was unable to keep his head only in his laboratory. He was deeply concerned for his country and his fellow man. His love for Russia convinced him that his work was needed. He felt that the bomb would never be used but was needed by Russia to keep its position as a world power. He became increasing concerned for the fallout victims of his test explosions. He used his knowledge of genetics to educate others on the effect of nuclear testing on human genetics. He began to become ...

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