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Oppenheimer's Role in Manhattan Project

Robert Oppenheimer led the Manhattan Project as the scientific director, coordinating scientists and engineers to develop the first atomic bomb during World War II. As the successful leader of this pioneering effort, Oppenheimer grappled with the moral implications of such a destructive weapon and later advocated for arms control and limiting nuclear proliferation.

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Oppenheimer's Role in Manhattan Project

Robert Oppenheimer led the Manhattan Project as the scientific director, coordinating scientists and engineers to develop the first atomic bomb during World War II. As the successful leader of this pioneering effort, Oppenheimer grappled with the moral implications of such a destructive weapon and later advocated for arms control and limiting nuclear proliferation.

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Oppenheimer
The Manhattan project

• Robert Oppenheimer played a pivotal role in


the Manhattan Project as the scientific leader
and director.
Oppenheimer's • Robert Oppenheimer was instrumental in coordinating
and guiding the team of scientists and engineers who
brilliance developed the first atomic bomb during World War ||.
Oppenheimer's • Oppenheimer grappled with the moral and ethical
implications of creating such a powerful and destructive
successfulness weapon.
• Oppenheimer remained committed to promoting
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energy, limiting the spread of nuclear weapons.
• The Institute for Academic Study was founded with a

The IAS vision to advance knowledge and promote collaboration,


empowering individuals to explore new frontiers of
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