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The 75th anniversary of the Teller-Ulam hydrogen bomb development underscores its pivotal role in Cold War dynamics, as scientists Edward Teller and Stanislaw Ulam created a design that significantly influenced global military strategies. Despite rapid advancements by other nations, Teller's decision to not co-sign the patent and his absence from the 1952 test highlight the complexities of their collaboration. The hydrogen bomb's legacy continues to shape nuclear policy and research in fusion energy.