"J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Father of the Atomic Bomb and Beyond"

"J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Father of the Atomic Bomb and Beyond" Here are 8 facts about his life:

1. J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist born on April 22, 1904, in New York City.

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2. He is best known for his role as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project, which led to the development of the world's first atomic bomb during World War II.

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3. Oppenheimer attended Harvard University, where he excelled in physics and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Göttingen in Germany.

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4. During the 1930s, Oppenheimer made significant contributions to quantum mechanics and theoretical physics, becoming a prominent figure in the scientific community

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5. On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb was successfully tested at the Trinity site in New Mexico,

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6. A moment that Oppenheimer famously described with a quote from Hindu scripture: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."

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7. Despite his contributions to ending World War II, Oppenheimer became a controversial figure during the Cold War due to his opposition to the development of the hydrogen bomb.

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8. Oppenheimer passed away on February 18, 1967, leaving behind a complex legacy as both a brilliant physicist and a figure entangled in the political and ethical debates surrounding the atomic age.

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