American theoretical physicist
Born: April 22, 1904
Died: February 18, 1967
J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist born on April 22, 1904, in New York City. He is often referred to as the “father of the atomic bomb” for his role in the Manhattan Project during World War II. Oppenheimer’s scientific contributions were pivotal in the development of the atomic bomb, which was ultimately used in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Despite his significant contributions to science and technology, Oppenheimer’s legacy is also marked by controversy due to his complex involvement with nuclear weapons and his later opposition to their proliferation. After the war, he became an advocate for international control of atomic energy and expressed regret over the destructive power of the weapons he helped create.
Oppenheimer’s career was distinguished by his work in theoretical physics, including quantum mechanics and nuclear physics, and his leadership in scientific research and education. He served as the director of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton from 1947 to 1966, where he continued to influence generations of scientists.
He died on February 18, 1967, leaving behind a complicated legacy that continues to spark debate and reflection on the ethical implications of scientific discovery.
J. Robert Oppenheimer’s 5 most popular quotes
- There are children playing in the streets who could solve some of my top problems in physics, because they have modes of sensory perception that I lost long ago.
- If atomic bombs are to be added as new weapons to the arsenals of a warring world, or to the arsenals of nations preparing for war, then the time will come when mankind will curse the names of Los Alamos and of Hiroshima.
- Any man whose errors take ten years to correct is quite a man.
- To try to become happy is to try to build a machine with no other specifications than it shall run noiselessly.
- My childhood did not prepare me for the fact that the world is full of cruel and bitter things.
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