Project Trinity, 1945-1946

This work details the activities surrounding the first nuclear device detonation conducted by the Manhattan Engineer District in New Mexico in 1945. It describes the historical context, site organization, and the roles of approximately 1,000 military and civilian personnel involved in the project. Key sections cover pre-shot preparations, the detonation event, and post-shot activities, including radiation protection measures and dosimetry analysis of participants. The report emphasizes the scientific and diagnostic experiments aimed at evaluating the effects of the nuclear explosion, providing insights into the operational and safety protocols established during this pivotal moment in history.