Neddermeyer

Neddermeyer is a surname of German origin. It is relatively uncommon outside German-speaking communities, but has appeared in English-language historical and biographical sources associated with mid-20th century science.

The most widely referenced bearer of the name in mainstream histories is Herman A. Neddermeyer, an American physicist active during the 1940s. In the context of the Manhattan Project, he was associated with research on rapid-detonation concepts and the early exploration of implosion-based designs for plutonium-based nuclear weapons. His work helped initiate investigations into explosive lens concepts and the synchronization of detonation timing, which were later developed by other scientists as the project progressed. Over time, leadership and organizational changes within the program moved away from his proposed approach, and the implosion effort became dominated by different researchers and teams.

Beyond this, Neddermeyer has appeared in various biographical references as a surname but does not have widely cited individuals who match the same level of historical prominence. As a result, the name is most often encountered in discussions of mid-20th century physics and weapon development within the United States.