Who suggested the possibility of creating the atomic bomb?

The suggestion to explore the possibility of creating an atomic bomb came primarily from Albert Einstein, particularly through his famous letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939. In this letter, Einstein alerted the president about the potential for nuclear fission to be used for creating extremely powerful bombs. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, particularly in light of the ongoing research in Germany. Although several key scientists were instrumental in the development of nuclear physics and the eventual creation of the bomb, Einstein’s advocacy and warning were pivotal in prompting the U.S. government to initiate research that led to the Manhattan Project. His ability to convey the potential dangers and implications of nuclear technology to political leaders significantly influenced the course of the war and scientific research in the United States.