# Mark Oliphant
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Sir Marcus Laurence Elwin "Mark" Oliphant, (8 October 1901 – 14 July 2000) was an Australian physicist and humanitarian who played an important role in the first experimental demonstration of nuclear fusion and in the development of nuclear weapons.
Born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia, Oliphant graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1922. He was awarded an 1851 Exhibition Scholarship in 1927 on the strength of the research he had done on mercury, and went to England, where he studied under Sir Ernest Rutherford at the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory.
Oliphant: the Australian behind the bomb
Sir Mark Oliphant hasn't had a billion-dollar movie made about him, but — according to the author Roland Perry — maybe he should have. Oliphant was an Australian physicist who played a crucial role in convincing Oppenheimer and the Americans that a nuclear bomb was possible, and necessary. Without …
Could sanctions on Iran backfire? Plus the Australian father of the bomb
After attacks from Israel and the United States bombing of a nuclear facility, Iran is cracking down on dissent, while dealing with reimposed sanctions from western powers. Could these sanctions bring Iran closer to China? Plus, a new history of the Australian physicist Mark Oliphant, who made poss…
Nightlife History - Oliphant the Australian Genius
Roland Perry, who had met and interviewed Mark Oliphant in the 1990s discusses his new book, Oliphant - The Australian Genius who developed Radar and Showed Oppenheimer how to Build the bomb.
Behind the Scenes 17th November 2025
For the last time this year, we’ll start the show in Perth with Boola Bardip WA Museum’s Helen Simondson who’s here for her regular round up AND to introduce her local guest artist – Kate Champion, recently appointed Black Swan Theatre Artistic Director and Director of the new Meow Meow production …
Roland Perry on Australia's Nuclear Genius Mark Oliphant: "I wanted to scream on the steps"
Was an Aussie more essential to the development of the Atom bomb than J. Robert Oppenheimer, & if so why don't we remember him?
On this week's Afternoon Light Georgina Downer speaks with Roland Perry to reveal the remarkable story of Mark Oliphant. A man who arguably won the Second World War twice…
Episode 18 - Cawthron Memorial Lectures
Established in 1917 to honour founder Thomas Cawthron, this lecture series featured notable speakers like Rutherford and Hillary. It was revived in 1990 after a 10 year pause. A memorable 1992 lecture by 91-year-old Sir Mark Oliphant, tracked 3 notable discoveries in the 1890s, delivering a powerfu…
BEDTIME STORY: Sir Mark Oliphant - The Australian Who Helped Shape the Atomic Age
He was a brilliant scientist, a wartime innovator, a passionate advocate for peace and one of Australia's greatest minds, yet many Australians have never heard his story.
In this special Nightline Bedtime Story, Cheralyn Darcey explores the remarkable life of Sir Mark Oliphant, from his humble beg…
The new encryption bill, Mark Oliphant's secrets, censorship in the age of Me Too.
Should we allow law enforcement to break into encrypted information on our phones? The secrets scientist Mark Oliphant shared that had a huge impact on the development of the atomic bomb and post war atomic politics. A new documentary about Australian censorship asks how the age of Me Too affects w…
Oliphant Audiobook by Roland Perry
Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: OliphantSubtitle: The Australian Genius Who Developed Radar and Showed Oppenheimer How to Build The BombCategories: Biography, Historical Fiction, History, MilitaryAuthor: Roland PerryNarrator: James SaundersPublisher: Bolinda au…
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