The Trinity test was remarkable in many ways, but the one that stands out for me is the simple fact that it succeeded. The plutonium device detonated in the Trinity test was a novel construction, and it worked – the first time. Even more remarkable is the fact that the Hiroshima bomb was never tested at all; its first deployment was in combat.
That’s an impressive display of engineering skill and confidence. (And, probably, a little luck.)
Bonus Trinity trivia: The provenance of the name “Trinity” (in relation to this test) is unknown.
