Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer was the father of the atomic bomb. His brilliant mind and pivotal role in the Manhattan Project, which produced the world's first nuclear weapon during World War II, forever changed the course of warfare and geopolitics. However, this same genius also led to consequences that would haunt Oppenheimer for the rest of his life.
Chapter 1 - The Birth of The Atomic Genius
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Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer
Born on April 22, 1904, in New York City, he displayed an early aptitude for physics and mathematics. Pursuing his passion, Oppenheimer studied at Harvard University and the University of Cambridge, where he became deeply interested in quantum mechanics. He was interested in Physics rather than Mathematics something similar to another genius Sir Albert Einstein. His career took off when he joined the faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, where he conducted groundbreaking research on neutron stars and black holes. His innovative contributions earned him the respect of fellow scientists, propelling him to the forefront of the scientific community.
Chapter 2 - His Interest in Politics and his relationships ruined his career.
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Katherine Oppenheimer
His brother and his sister-in-law were a part of The United States Communist Party and later on, his first wife (Jean Tatlock) played a major role in The United States Communist Party. Also, his best friend is the union leader of another communist cult made by teachers and other work sectors. It resulted in a problem in his future career as he was suspected to be a Soviet spy.
He later married Katherine Oppenheimer after divorcing his first wife (Jean Tatlock) as Katherine was also interested in Science as Oppenheimer was.
Chapter 3 - The Manhattan Project
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