Local History: No tarnish on physicist Oppenheimer at Queenβs University
29 May 2024 at 11:47
Understanding nuclear physics demands a mind that can envision and grasp the complexities. Theoretical physicist Robert Oppenheimer went beyond the advanced calculations necessary for the Manhattan Project in the Second World War to concentrate on the essential value of humanity. In 1960, Oppenheimer was on the lecture circuit and visited Queenβs University to give a set of talks. He spoke not about physics and atomic warfare, but on the importance of traditions, discovery and human dignity. Read More