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Short Biography of Andrei Sakharov


Although he helped design the atomic bomb and was considered the key scientist in the
development of the hydrogen bomb, Andrei Sakharov later become known as a political
activist who worked endlessly to promote political and intellectual freedom. He believed
strongly in a system where anyone could access information upon his or her own will,
gather facts and opinions, and speak to others about them to prevent the downfall of
modern society by those who control the masses to become malevolent dictators.
Educated in Moscow at the State University in 1938, he had to continue his studies in
Turkmenistan due to the Great Patriotic War that took place in 1941. In 1945, he was
able to return to Moscow where he studied under the Soviet Academy of Sciences . In
1947, he obtained his Ph.D.
With an interest in cosmology, especially the energy possessed by cosmic rays,
Sakharov never got to pursue the field because of his increased involvement in the
development of the Soviet’s atomic bomb program. Upon the development of the
atomic weapon, he was instrumental in increasing the power of the hydrogen bomb
using what was called the Sloika design. He then furthered his endeavors by helping
create the first megaton-range Soviet Hydrogen Bomb, which would become the
biggest, most powerful bomb ever devised.
After a few years, he then went to work on nuclear fusion reactors that could be used
for mass energy production. However, after Andrei Sakharov saw what his work was
being used for – namely the arms race against the U.S. and an increase in atomic
bomb production – he thought over the issue and turned his scientific endeavors into
ones that incorporated ideas for the betterment of society as a whole, especially those
with regard to human rights.

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