Dr. R. R. Oppenheimer

Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American physicist best known as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project, which developed the first nuclear weapons during World War II. Often referred to as the "father of the atomic bomb," he played a crucial role in transforming theoretical physics into practical applications. After the war, he expressed moral concerns about nuclear weapons and advocated for international control of atomic energy. Oppenheimer’s legacy is complex; he is celebrated for his scientific contributions but also grappled with the ethical implications of his work in creating weapons of mass destruction.