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The J. Robert Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American physicist best known for his role as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War II, where he oversaw the development of the atomic bomb. Often referred to as the "father of the atomic bomb," he gathered a team of scientists to achieve this groundbreaking and controversial project. After the war, he became a prominent advocate for controlling nuclear weapons. Oppenheimer’s work had profound implications for science, warfare, and international relations, and he remains a complex figure symbolizing both the innovation and ethical dilemmas of nuclear technology.