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The Power of Nuclear Weapons: J. Robert Oppenheimer’s Revelation

# Nandu Shekhar 20 July 2023, 02:00 PM IST

The invention of nuclear weapons during World War II was a turning point in human history

J. Robert Oppenheimer | Photo: AP

I am death; End of worlds

Behind Oppenheimer’s most famous words lies the depth of a nation’s undiminished sorrow. These words relate to Oppenheimer’s views on the Trinity experiment, which could be described as the first nuclear explosion. These words are inspired by Bhagavad Gita. This was to illustrate his realization of the power he had unleashed, capable of destroying the world itself.

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2023-07-20 08:30:00

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