The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer - The Father of Atomic Bomb

This story follows J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist who led the Manhattan Project—the U.S. government’s top-secret program to create the atomic bomb during World War II. It traces Oppenheimer’s journey from his early struggles as a young student to his rise as a leader in one of history’s most ambitious scientific endeavors. We explore the groundbreaking scientific discoveries that made the atomic bomb possible, such as nuclear fission and the development of both the gun-type and implosion bomb designs, as well as the first nuclear reactor.

The narrative also delves into the complex moral landscape Oppenheimer navigated later in life, including his opposition to the hydrogen bomb, despite his role in creating atomic weaponry. The story concludes with the sobering aftermath of the atomic bomb’s use on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and Oppenheimer’s profound ethical concerns about the devastating power he helped unleash.

Source:
- The Real Story of Oppenheimer | Veritasium
- The Real Tragedy of Robert Oppenheimer | Science History
- J. Robert Oppenheimer | Biography, Manhattan Project | Britannica