Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project
Insights into J. Robert Oppenheimer, "Father of the Atomic Bomb"
Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, [2006]
Format: Book
Description: vii, 173 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
2004 marked the centennial of the birth of J Robert Oppenheimer, and brought historians and scholars, former students, nuclear physicists, and politicians together to celebrate this event. Oppenheimer's life and work became central to 20th century history as he spearheaded the development of the atomic bomb that ended World War II. This book provides a spectrum of interpretations of Oppenheimer's life and scientific achievements. It approaches the extraordinary scientist and teacher from many perspectives, chronicling the years from his boyhood through his role as director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory and afterwards. The book also discusses Oppenheimer's connection to New Mexico, which hosted two of the Manhattan Project's most crucial sites, and addresses his lasting impact on contemporary science, international politics, and the postwar age.
Contents:
Introduction -- Defying the odds / Cynthia C. Kelly -- ch. 1. Introdcuing Oppenheimer -- Oppenheimer reconsidered / Jeff Bingaman -- Robert Oppenheimer : king of the hill / Richard Rhodes -- A novel idea of Oppenheimer / Joseph Kanon -- ch. 2. Life at Los Alamos -- Preservation on the Pajarito Plateau / Stuart Ashman -- J. Robert Oppenheimer and the state of New Mexico : a reciprocal relationship / Ferenc Szasz -- Robert Oppenheimer : a window on his life at Los Alamos / Kai Bird, Martin Sherwin -- ch. 3. Oppenheimer's place in history -- Standing on the shoulders of giants / Everet Beckner -- The cautionary tale of Robert Oppenheimer / Gregg Herken -- The early years of Robert Oppenheimer / Jon Hunner -- General Groves' indispensable scientist / Robert S. Norris -- ch 4. Personal reflections on Oppenheimer -- Oppenheimer as a teacher of physics and Ph. D. advisor / Edward Gerjouy -- Remembering Opje : teacher, scientist and friend / David Pines -- J. Robert Oppenheimer : consummate physicist / Maurice M. Shapiro -- A few words from an Oppenheimer / Andrew R. Oppenheimer -- Appendices -- Appendix 1 : Agenda for Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project -- Appendix 2 : Contributiors -- Index.
Subjects:
Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967.
Manhattan Project (U.S.)
Atomic bomb -- United States -- History.
Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967.
Manhattan Project (U.S.)
Atomic bomb -- United States -- History.
ISBN:
9812564187
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Includes bibliographical references and index.