Description: (British Physicist and the Person Convicted for Supplying Atomic-Bomb Secrets to the Soviet Union)
Alan Nunn May, a British physicist engaged in atomic research during World War II, was revealed to be a Soviet spy. His actions compromised classified information, causing major security breaches that affected British and American atomic research. Despite his scientific achievements, May's espionage activities damaged his professional standing, leading to his conviction for espionage. His case serves as a warning about the repercussions of betraying one's country for personal motives.