> For this reason, the Smyth Report focused heavily on information, such as basic nuclear physics, which was either already widely known in the scientific commu

> For this reason, the Smyth Report focused heavily on information, such as basic nuclear physics, which was either already widely known in the scientific community or easily deducible by a competent scientist, and omitted details about chemistry, metallurgy, and ordnance. This would ultimately give a false impression that the Manhattan Project was all about physics. Fascinating how easily the public's perception of science can be manipulated, intentionally or not.