The person who might be called the "father of the hydrogen bomb" is (a) Enrico Fermi (b) Robert Oppenheimer (c) Niels Bohr (d) Edward Teller

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I was once interviewed by Edward Teller for a fellowship. We argued for about half an hour about waves hitting a beach and ended up with a room full of full blackboards. It was fascinating.

The person who is often referred to as the "father of the hydrogen bomb" is (d) Edward Teller.

To determine the correct answer, we can examine the contributions and historical context of each scientist mentioned.

(a) Enrico Fermi: While Fermi made significant contributions to nuclear physics and played a key role in the development of the atomic bomb, he is not credited with the invention of the hydrogen bomb.

(b) Robert Oppenheimer: Oppenheimer led the Manhattan Project, which developed the first atomic bomb during World War II. However, his association with the hydrogen bomb is controversial. He opposed its development and was not directly involved in its creation.

(c) Niels Bohr: Bohr was a prominent physicist, known for his contributions to quantum theory and nuclear physics. Although he played a crucial role in the understanding of atomic structure, he is not considered the "father of the hydrogen bomb."

(d) Edward Teller: Teller is commonly referred to as the "father of the hydrogen bomb" due to his leading role in its development. He made significant contributions to the theory and design of thermonuclear weapons, advocating for the explosive power of the hydrogen bomb.

Therefore, the correct answer is (d) Edward Teller.