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Introduction: The development of the atomic bomb is one of the most important and controversial events in human history. At the core of this great device stands Julius Robert Oppenheimer, a brilliant physicist and scientific leader who is often referred to as the "father of the atomic bomb". This blog discusses the life, contributions and achievements of this enigmatic personality who permanently changed the course of science and history.   Early life and Education: Julius Robert Oppenheimer was born on April 22, 1904 in New York City. Growing up in an affluent family, Oppenheimer showed an early interest in both the classical and the sciences. He attended the Ethical Culture School and later studied at Harvard University, where he excelled in chemistry, philosophy, and languages. After receiving a bachelor's degree with honors in 1925, Oppenheimer earned a doctorate in physics at the University of Göttingen in Germany, where he studied under Max Born and