"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
21 Jul 2023
Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist who is widely considered as the "father of the atomic bomb." Born on April 22, 1904, in New York City, Oppenheimer was a gifted student who excelled in science and mathematics. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in physics from Harvard University and made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics, particularly in the study of quantum mechanics.
During World War II, Oppenheimer was appointed as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project, a top-secret government program aimed at developing the first nuclear weapons. He oversaw the construction and testing of the atomic bombs that were later used in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb earned him both praise and criticism. He was hailed as a hero for his contributions to the war effort, but he also faced intense scrutiny and backlash for his involvement in the creation of such a destructive weapon.
In the decades following the war, Oppenheimer continued to work in academia and remained active in the scientific community. He passed away on February 18, 1967, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most influential scientists of the 20th century.
