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Klaus Fuchs

Description:

Klaus Fuchs refers to a prominent figure in the field of nuclear physics who played a significant role during World War II and the Cold War era. Fuchs was a German-born theoretical physicist who later became a naturalized British citizen. He is renowned for his involvement in sharing classified information about the atomic bomb with Soviet agents.

Sample Sentences:

• During World War II, Klaus Fuchs worked on the Manhattan Project, contributing to the development of the atomic bomb.
• Due to his espionage activities, Klaus Fuchs was arrested in 1950 and sentenced to imprisonment for his betrayal of classified information.
• Klaus Fuchs' actions had a profound impact on the global balance of power during the Cold War.

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