Huemul Project, Nuclear research facility on Huemul Island, San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina.
The experimental site contained specialized equipment for nuclear fusion research, including reactors and diagnostic instruments for temperature and reaction measurements.
In 1951, Austrian scientist Ronald Richter convinced President Juan Perón to fund this nuclear fusion project, promising unlimited energy through a device called Thermotron.
The project represented Argentina's post-war scientific aspirations and determination to establish itself as a leader in nuclear research technology.
The facility operated until 1952, employing numerous scientists and technicians who conducted experiments with lithium and hydrogen under controlled conditions.
The research methods involved injecting lithium and hydrogen into specialized reactors while measuring reactions through photographic documentation and Doppler effect analysis.
GPS coordinates: -41.10639,-71.39500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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