Philosophy
J. Robert Oppenheimer
April 22nd, 1904 to February 18th, 1967
J[ulius] Robert Oppenheimer was a U.S. theoretical physicist and science administrator, noted as director of the Los Alamos laboratory during development of the atomic bomb [1943-45] and as director of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton [1947-66]. Accusations as to his loyalty and reliability as a security risk led to a government hearing that resulted the loss of his security clearance and of his position as adviser to the highest echelons of the U.S. government. The case became a cause célèbre in the world of science because of its implications concerning political and moral issues relating to the role of scientists in government.
J. Robert Oppenheimer [Wikipedia]
"Physics Today"...first issue
"The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer"--worthy
"The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer"
Hans Bethe...physicist's physicist
Philip Morrison...physicist
- Deceased--robert F. Christy
Robert F. Christy May 14th, 1916 to October 3rd, 2012 "Robert F. Christy, Atom Bomb Physicist, Dies at 96" by William J. Broad October 4th, 2012 The New York Times Robert F. Christy, who as a young Canadian-born physicist working on the Manhattan Project...
- Academic Life After Retirement...way To Go Ed Gerjuoy
Ed Gerjuoy, 93, is an emeritus professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh. He works in his campus office during the week and often returns to work on Saturdays and Sundays. “Sometimes I’m the only one there on weekends,”...
- "pbs Science Programs" Poll
Do you watch PBS science programs? Yes...2 No...0 Sometimes...3 PBS is probably the most common source of science programs with free access. For the most part they are informative and thoughtful. Two recent good programs were "Absolute Zero" and "The...
- "the Trials Of J. Robert Oppenheimer"--worthy
Okay, I sat through two hours of this documentary on the rise and fall of J. Robert Oppenheimer and must say that is one of the better offerings from PBS. Usually, "docudramas" flounder where the emphasis is placed on actors attempting to characterize...
- Reminder--"the Trials Of J. Robert Oppenheimer"...tonight
"The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer"...
Philosophy
J. Robert Oppenheimer
J. Robert OppenheimerApril 22nd, 1904 to February 18th, 1967
J[ulius] Robert Oppenheimer was a U.S. theoretical physicist and science administrator, noted as director of the Los Alamos laboratory during development of the atomic bomb [1943-45] and as director of the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton [1947-66]. Accusations as to his loyalty and reliability as a security risk led to a government hearing that resulted the loss of his security clearance and of his position as adviser to the highest echelons of the U.S. government. The case became a cause célèbre in the world of science because of its implications concerning political and moral issues relating to the role of scientists in government.
J. Robert Oppenheimer [Wikipedia]
"Physics Today"...first issue
"The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer"--worthy
"The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer"
Hans Bethe...physicist's physicist
Philip Morrison...physicist
- Deceased--robert F. Christy
Robert F. Christy May 14th, 1916 to October 3rd, 2012 "Robert F. Christy, Atom Bomb Physicist, Dies at 96" by William J. Broad October 4th, 2012 The New York Times Robert F. Christy, who as a young Canadian-born physicist working on the Manhattan Project...
- Academic Life After Retirement...way To Go Ed Gerjuoy
Ed Gerjuoy, 93, is an emeritus professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh. He works in his campus office during the week and often returns to work on Saturdays and Sundays. “Sometimes I’m the only one there on weekends,”...
- "pbs Science Programs" Poll
Do you watch PBS science programs? Yes...2 No...0 Sometimes...3 PBS is probably the most common source of science programs with free access. For the most part they are informative and thoughtful. Two recent good programs were "Absolute Zero" and "The...
- "the Trials Of J. Robert Oppenheimer"--worthy
Okay, I sat through two hours of this documentary on the rise and fall of J. Robert Oppenheimer and must say that is one of the better offerings from PBS. Usually, "docudramas" flounder where the emphasis is placed on actors attempting to characterize...
- Reminder--"the Trials Of J. Robert Oppenheimer"...tonight
"The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer"...