Robert J. Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer was a theoretical physicist and scientific leader, best known as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War II. He coordinated a team of scientists to develop the first atomic bomb, a breakthrough in nuclear physics with profound ethical and geopolitical implications. Often called the "father of the atomic bomb," Oppenheimer's work contributed significantly to modern physics and warfare. After the war, he advocated for international control of nuclear energy and faced scrutiny during the Red Scare for his political associations. His legacy reflects both scientific innovation and complex moral considerations.