Dr. Edward Teller

Dr. Edward Teller was a Hungarian-American physicist known as the "father of the hydrogen bomb" for his pivotal role in its development during the Cold War. He contributed significantly to nuclear physics and was a key figure in the Manhattan Project, which created the first atomic bomb. Teller's work helped advance energy and national security, but also sparked ethical debates about nuclear weapons. He was a passionate advocate for science and technology, emphasizing their importance in defense and innovation. Despite controversy, his scientific legacy is marked by groundbreaking contributions to physics and the Cold War-era arms race.