Test Your Knowledge - ROBERT OPPENHEIMER Quiz Book
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Games, Puzzles, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Biography & Memoir, Historical
| Author: | Patrick Schneider | ISBN: | 1230000254458 |
| Publisher: | TYK Books | Publication: | July 23, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Patrick Schneider |
| ISBN: | 1230000254458 |
| Publisher: | TYK Books |
| Publication: | July 23, 2014 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Robert Oppenheimer was a theoretical physicist and former Director of the Los Alamos Laboratory.
He was a recipient of the Medal for Merit, recipient of the Enrico Fermi award, elected a foreign member of the Royal Society in Britain and made an Officer of the Legion of Honor in France. He also held very important government positions and became a man of influence in America where he appeared on the cover of several of the most important publications of record of his time.
He is widely remembered today as "The Father of the Atomic Bomb". Despite his many controversies, his rich cultural background, broad intellect and extensive international scientific connections enabled him organize and deliver the world's first nuclear weapons.
This book presents, for the first time in quiz form, the story of Robert Oppenheimer's life.
The comprehensive quiz questions are presented in four main categories:
Early Life
Career & Life's Work
Private Life
Miscellaneous
The answers for questions in each category are linked within the category and can be accessed by clicking on the "check answer" link. Once you are done checking, the "back to questions" link takes you back to the questions.
If you are new to Oppenheimer or you are an avid follower of Oppenheimer's work, the questions in this book are sure to quickly give you a good grasp of the man and his work or reinforce what you already know.
The "Test Your Knowledge" series of books are designed to be used for your private review or to be enjoyed when you're with family and friends. We hope you'll thoroughly enjoy this installment of the series.
Robert Oppenheimer was a theoretical physicist and former Director of the Los Alamos Laboratory.
He was a recipient of the Medal for Merit, recipient of the Enrico Fermi award, elected a foreign member of the Royal Society in Britain and made an Officer of the Legion of Honor in France. He also held very important government positions and became a man of influence in America where he appeared on the cover of several of the most important publications of record of his time.
He is widely remembered today as "The Father of the Atomic Bomb". Despite his many controversies, his rich cultural background, broad intellect and extensive international scientific connections enabled him organize and deliver the world's first nuclear weapons.
This book presents, for the first time in quiz form, the story of Robert Oppenheimer's life.
The comprehensive quiz questions are presented in four main categories:
Early Life
Career & Life's Work
Private Life
Miscellaneous
The answers for questions in each category are linked within the category and can be accessed by clicking on the "check answer" link. Once you are done checking, the "back to questions" link takes you back to the questions.
If you are new to Oppenheimer or you are an avid follower of Oppenheimer's work, the questions in this book are sure to quickly give you a good grasp of the man and his work or reinforce what you already know.
The "Test Your Knowledge" series of books are designed to be used for your private review or to be enjoyed when you're with family and friends. We hope you'll thoroughly enjoy this installment of the series.
