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Early Life and Education of J. Robert Oppenheimer
The Manhattan Project and the Development of the Atomic Bomb
Personal Life and Relationships
The Film 'Oppenheimer' - Production and Release
Technological Innovations and Cinematic Techniques
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Oppenheimer (film). Early Life and Education of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Early Life and Education of J. Robert Oppenheimer
This timeline explores the formative years and educational journey of J. Robert Oppenheimer, setting the foundation for his future contributions to physics and the Manhattan Project.
1904
Birth
J. Robert Oppenheimer was born on April 22, 1904, in New York City to Ella and Julius Oppenheimer.
1921-1925
Harvard University
Oppenheimer attended Harvard University, where he studied chemistry but soon switched to physics, graduating summa cum laude in 1925.
1925-1927
University of Cambridge
He went on to study at the University of Cambridge under J.J. Thomson, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1927.
1927-1929
University of Göttingen
Oppenheimer continued his studies at the University of Göttingen in Germany, earning his Ph.D. in 1929 under the supervision of Max Born.
