J. Robert Oppenheimer: mees aatomipommi taga

by Chris McNab

Säravalt andekas füüsik J. Robert Oppenheimer on tuntud eelkõige aatomipommi leiutajana, töötades aastatel 1942–1945 USA New Mexico osariigis Los Alamoses. Kuigi ta oli pommi arendamise protsessist vaimustuses, vapustas teda selle tegelik mõju ning laastamistöö Hiroshimas ja Nagasakis.
Selles raamatus saab põhjaliku ülevaate Oppenheimeri elust, teadustegevusest ja karjäärist. Kuidas sai temast peategelane Manhattani projektis, mis oli loodud maailma esimese tuumapommi väljatöötamiseks? Miks loobus tipptasemel teadlane lõpuks siiski tuumafüüsiku karjäärist?

Genres: Biography, Science

244 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2026

About the author

Dr Chris McNab has written over a hundred books in a career spanning over two decades. He is a historian with a specialisation in military history.

Reviews

[Kasiek · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Cindy Wiedemer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having bought this book, i didn't know a whole lot of details about Oppenheimer and was looking forward to learning more. This book is a quick over view and while qell written, is not recommended if you want any sort of indepth look at the life of J Rober Oppenheimer its a great starting point, although some of the science was above my level and I did learn a bit, but likely would recommend a more thorough book over this one for a true biography readers enjoyment

[dani B) · Rating 4 out of 5]

J. Robert Oppenheimer had a fascinating and complex upbringing that shaped his extraordinary life. raised in a nonobservant Jewish family, he attended The Ethical Culture Society, a reformist school emphasizing "ethical imagination" and envisioning the world as it might be. reflecting on his childhood, Oppenheimer admitted, "My life as a child did not prepare me for the fact that the world is full of cruel and bitter things." known for being odd, neurotic, and prone to depression, he once told a friend, "I need physics more than friends."

despite social struggles, his brilliance was undeniable. He even read the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads in Sanskrit, which deeply influenced him, particularly during his work on the atomic bomb. A colleague noted, "He liked things that were difficult. he had a taste for the mystical and the cryptic. in May 1942, Oppenheimer was appointed director of fast-neutron research, eventually organizing the top-secret Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico. after the successful trinity test, he famously quoted the Gita: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."

later in life, accusations of Communist sympathies and national security risks tarnished his reputation. Yet, he found solace in lecturing on the intersection of science, culture, and humanity, pondering survival in the nuclear age.

this thoroughly researched and detailed account offers a compelling portrait of a brilliant yet troubled figure. highly recommended for those who live historical stories like me!

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unfortunately, I missed seeing the 2023 movie “Oppenheimer “ and was anxious to read this biography. It is a fascinating biography that looks at his work developing the Atomic Bomb from 1942-1945 in Los Alamos NM. More importantly, the book concentrates on the extensive body of work that led to Dr. Oppenheimer’s recruitment to the Manhattan Project.
Dr. Oppenheimer was horrified by the devastation incurred at both Nagasaki & Hiroshima from the Atomic Bomb. Later, Dr. Oppenheimer’s political views were in opposition to the U.S Government that ended his career as a nuclear physicist. The toll on his family was heartbreaking as well.

[silentium · Rating 4 out of 5]

Przez ilość stron, spodziewałam się że książka będzie pełna niedomówień, a tak wcale nie było. Brakowało mi jedynie opinii autora książki na temat Oppiego, refleksji. Zdecydowanie dobra pozycja, którą warto przeczytać po obejrzeniu Oppenheimera.

[Holden Swartz · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great biography of Oppenheimer. Simply written for people who don't want to read an in depth biography but is still an interesting and stimulating story about Oppenheimer's life.

[isabella 𐔌՞ ܸ.ˬ.ܸ՞𐦯 · Rating 2 out of 5]

something about this made me feel dirty

[Samantha Baughman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a lot about J. Robert Oppenheimer. This book kept me interested and was easy to read.

[Reelika Raimet · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Paulie Gallucci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Idk it's lengthy