Oppenheimer (film). The Manhattan Project and the Development of the Atomic Bomb
The Manhattan Project and the Development of the Atomic Bomb
This timeline delves into Oppenheimer's role in the Manhattan Project, highlighting key events and milestones in the development of the atomic bomb.
1929-1942
Academic Career
Oppenheimer held positions at various universities, including the University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton University, where he taught and conducted research in theoretical physics.
1930s
Work on Quantum Mechanics and Relativity
Oppenheimer made significant contributions to the fields of quantum mechanics and relativity, publishing numerous papers and collaborating with other prominent physicists.
1942
Appointment as Director of the Manhattan Project
Oppenheimer was recruited by General Leslie Groves to lead the Manhattan Project, a secret research and development project aimed at producing the atomic bomb during World War II.
1943-1945
Research and Development at Los Alamos
During this period, Oppenheimer and his team worked tirelessly to develop the atomic bomb. The project involved intense scientific collaboration and innovation.
July 16, 1945
Trinity Test
The first nuclear test, codenamed 'Trinity,' was conducted in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Oppenheimer witnessed the test, which marked a pivotal moment in the history of nuclear physics.
August 6 and 9, 1945
Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The atomic bombs developed under Oppenheimer's leadership were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.