Edward Teller
Hungarian-American nuclear physicist
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Q: Who is Edward Teller?
A: Edward Teller was a Hungarian-American theoretical physicist known for his key role in the development of the hydrogen bomb and for his contributions to nuclear and molecular physics.
Q: When was Edward Teller born?
A: Edward Teller was born on January 15, 1908.
Q: Where was Edward Teller born?
A: Edward Teller was born in Budapest, Austria-Hungary (now Hungary).
Q: What was Edward Teller's most famous contribution to physics?
A: Edward Teller's most famous contribution to physics was his involvement in the development of the hydrogen bomb.
Q: Did Edward Teller win any Nobel Prizes?
A: No, Edward Teller did not win any Nobel Prizes. However, he was awarded several other prestigious honors and awards throughout his career.
Q: What was Edward Teller's educational background?
A: Edward Teller received his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Leipzig in 1930.
Q: What was Edward Teller's role in the Manhattan Project?
A: Edward Teller was not directly involved in the Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb. However, he did play a significant role in subsequent developments of nuclear weapons.
Q: What are some other areas of science that Edward Teller worked on?
A: Aside from his work on nuclear physics and weapons, Edward Teller also made contributions to plasma physics, astrophysics, and geophysics.
Q: Where did Edward Teller spend most of his career?
A: Edward Teller spent most of his career at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Q: When did Edward Teller pass away?
A: Edward Teller passed away on September 9, 2003, in Stanford, California, USA.