Edward Teller was a prolific nuclear physicist and one of the pioneers of the atomic bomb. He was also known as the "father of the hydrogen bomb" for his contributions to the development of the nuclear weapon. Some synonyms for Edward Teller include the "architect of the atomic age", the "father of the H-bomb", or simply, "Dr. Teller". He was also sometimes referred to as the "Atomic Titan" due to his immense influence on the field of nuclear physics. Despite controversy surrounding his work and his political views, Teller remains an important figure in the history of nuclear weapons and the Cold War era.