did einstein regret that he invented the theory that led to the invention of the atomic bomb?

Answer 1

He regretted his role in encouraging the President to do what it took to develop nuclear weapons. When he did it, however, he knew that it was theoretically possible, and he was concerned that Hitler and the Germans were working on developing nuclear weapons, and he knew that Jews would be in trouble if Hitler developed nuclear weapons before the US did.

Answer 2

I dont know if it was an invented theory or a real theory that led to producing an atomic bomb.But Im sure he had nothing to do with producing the Bomb.

Answer 3

his theory did NOT lead to the invention of the A bomb - it was not even a major part of it

but he was not happy about its invention and wrote to the president

of course, the president decided to become the only man in history to kill thousands of people with atom bombs

and you worry about iran!

Answer 4

"his theory did NOT lead to the invention of the A bomb - it was not even a major part of it"

E=MC^2, mass-energy equivalence i.e. Fission and Fusion. Yes it did.

Answer 5

I believe I read that he didn't regret coming up with the theory, his only regret was how it was put to use and the devastation it caused.

Answer 6

I don't know, BUT He discovered it, he didn't invent it. Other people would have come to the same conclusion, and indeed, were doing so.

Answer 7

I think that he was sorry. He said after the third world war the next one will be fought with bows and arrows

Answer 8

Why? he saved a million American and Japanese lives by it.