
by George Gamow · Alianza Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420689708
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of physics with "Biography of Physics" by George Gamow. This book, published by Alianza Editorial, offers a clear and rigorous view of the milestones and key figures in the development of this fundamental science. Discover how great physicists have transformed our understanding of the universe, from nuclear models to the Big Bang theory. An essential read for students, professionals, and anyone interested in science.

George Gamow was a Soviet and American polymath, theoretical physicist and cosmologist. He was an early advocate and developer of Georges Lemaître's Big Bang theory. Gamow discovered a theoretical explanation of alpha decay by quantum tunneling, invented the liquid drop model, worked on radioactive decay, star formation, stellar nucleosynthesis, Big Bang nucleosynthesis, and predicted the existence of the cosmic microwave background radiation and molecular genetics.