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He contributed to the development of the atomic bomb from "summary" of Albert Einstein by Walter Isaacson
Albert Einstein's involvement in the development of the atomic bomb was a complex and controversial chapter in his life. While he did not directly participate in the Manhattan Project, which ultimately led to the creation of the bomb, his scientific work laid the foundation for the discoveries that made it possible. Einstein's famous equation, E=mc^2, revolutionized our understanding of energy and matter, providing the theoretical framework for the nuclear reactions that power both the sun and the atomic bomb. His groundbreaking research into the nature of light and the structure of atoms paved the way for the development of nuclear fission, the process at the heart of the bomb. Despite his pacifist beliefs and his deep misgivings about the military applications of his work, Einstein was persuaded to sign a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 warning him of the potential threat posed by Nazi Germany's nuclear weapons program. This letter ultimately led to the establishment of the Manhattan Project a...
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