Oppenheimer's Influence from Famous Books and Documents from the Manhattan Project

Oppenheimer's Influence from Famous Books and Documents from the Manhattan Project
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Reid Moon, the owner of Moons Rare Books on TikTok, recently watched the film Oppenheimer and shared some of his rare books and documents related to the Manhattan Project and those who inspired J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Books That Influenced Oppenheimer

According to Moon, Oppenheimer said his work on the atomic bomb was influenced by several famous literary works. The most prominently featured in the film is T.S. Eliot's poem "The Wasteland," which is highlighted at the beginning of the movie. Another major influence was Dante's "The Divine Comedy" and its depiction of Hell. Shakespeare also served as an inspiration, particularly his play Hamlet.

Einstein's Theory of Relativity

Moon notes that interactions between Oppenheimer and Albert Einstein are shown in the film. Einstein first published his groundbreaking theory of relativity in a German physics book that Moon has in his collection. It was this theory that paved the way for understanding the relationship between mass and energy, represented by the iconic E=mc2 formula.

A Letter from Einstein Outlining the Theory

Moon possesses an original letter written by Einstein himself where he outlines the theory, including the part where he states "if the body gives off energy L in the form of radiation, its mass diminishes by L over c squared. The mass of a body is a measure of its energy content."

Rare Documents from the Manhattan Project

Perhaps most fascinating are actual secret documents Moon has from the Manhattan Project, some even time-stamped within two weeks of the atomic bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This gives a real sense of the secrecy surrounding the development of the world's first atomic weapons.

What Do You Think of These Influences?

Moon asks viewers for their opinions on Oppenheimer, Einstein, T.S. Eliot, and the other major figures and works that shaped the scientist leading the Manhattan Project. He invites discussion in the comments.

FAQs

What books most influenced Oppenheimer according to the movie?

T.S. Eliot's "The Wasteland," Dante's "The Divine Comedy," Shakespeare's Hamlet, and Einstein's theory of relativity which was first published in a German physics book.

What type of rare documents does Moon possess related to the Manhattan Project?

Original secret documents from the Manhattan Project itself, including some dated within two weeks of the atomic bombs being used against Japan marking the end of World War II.

Where can readers learn more details about Oppenheimer's life and work?

Moon recommends the biography "American Prometheus" which provided background for both him and the filmmakers of the movie "Oppenheimer."

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