George Gamow

George Gamow

Professor of physics

The George Washington University

From 1934 to 1956

 

Gamow (1904-1968)  is renowned for developing the “Big Bang Theory” of the universe (1948), explaining nuclear alpha decay by quantum tunneling (1928); introducing the “Gamow” factor in stellar reaction rates and element formation (1938); modeling red giants, supernovae, and neutron stars (1939); first suggesting how the genetic code might be transcribed (1954); and popularizing science through a long series of books, including the adventures of “Mr. Tompkins” (1939-1967)

 

This plaque is placed in honor of their colleague George Gamow by the physics department of the George Washington University 

 

April 2000

 

 

 

Submitted by

Bryan Arnold

@nanowhiskers