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Robert Oppenheimer
Robert Oppenheimer (1904 – 1967) was an American theoretical physicist. He was the direction of the Manhattan Project and is known as the “father of the atomic bomb” for his contribution to the invention of nuclear weapons in World War 2. Information related to Robert Oppenheimer's life and his works can be found in this category.
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Why after he had helped develop the atomic bomb was J. Robert Oppenheimer investigated and denied future access to classified information?
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The primary reason was that Edward Teller hated him. A secondary reason was Joseph McCarthy's communist witch hunts at the time and that fact that both Robert Oppenheimer's wife Kitty and brother Frank had been registered members of the communist party during the 1930s (like many in universities at the time).
Is dr Michael oppenheimer related to Robert oppenheimer?
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Yes. He is Robert Oppenheimer's son.
Why did J Robert Oppenheimer study physics?
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J. Robert Oppenheimer studied physics because he was fascinated by the fundamental workings of the universe and sought to uncover the secrets of nature through scientific research. His interest in physics led him to become a prominent theoretical physicist and eventually play a key role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
