J. Robert Oppenheimer
J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist best known as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project, the World War II initiative that developed the atomic bomb. His leadership and vision were instrumental in the project's success, and he became a pivotal figure in the discourse on nuclear weapons and their ethical implications following the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Born on Apr 22, 1904 (120 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Argentina | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 23,430 | $450,000 | 233$ |
| Totals | 1 | 45,195,774 | 23,430 | $450,000 | 233$ |
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Argentina:
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a theoretical physicist crucial to the development of nuclear weapons.
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Greece:
Compton participated in the American atomic program alongside J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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Israel:
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a physicist who recommended Martin Karplus to attend the California Institute of Technology.
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New Zealand:
J. Robert Oppenheimer oversaw the creation of the atomic bomb and is referenced by Trae Stephens.
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Italy:
J. Robert Oppenheimer is mentioned as a significant figure in the context of atomic research.
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