The Making of the Atomic Bomb

Why is the neutron important to nuclear physics as noted in the nonfiction book, The Making of the Atomic Bomb?

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Most nuclei are strongly positively charged and repel attacking particles. Since the neutron has no atomic charge, it passes through the nucleus' surrounding electrical barrier and opens the atomic nucleus for examination.

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The Making of the Atomic Bomb