Birthdate: January 15, 1908
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary
Died: September 9, 2003
Edward Teller was a prominent Hungarian-American theoretical physicist and chemical engineer recognized as “the father of the hydrogen bomb.” His work encompassed significant contributions to nuclear and molecular physics, spectroscopy, and surface physics. Teller expanded Enrico Fermi’s theory of beta decay and collaborated on important papers related to the Monte Carlo method. He played a pivotal role in the Manhattan Project and was a co-founder of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Throughout his career, Teller remained a staunch advocate for nuclear energy, a robust military arsenal, and innovative technological solutions.
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