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GAMOW
GAMOW
ScnMaster
reference
to
George
Gamow (1904-1968), Russian-born
American
physicist
. In 1934, he established permanent residence in the United
States
and became a
professor
of
theoretical
physics
at
George Washington University
. His
work
in the
area
of
theoretical
physics
led to several
discoveries
that contributed to the development of the
atomic bomb
.
—
HDA
Tapes
(
Oakland
Lectures) Approved Glossary (16.4.92)