Prof George F. Smoot
Astrophysicist & Cosmologist, Physics Nobel Laureate 2006
Prof George F. Smoot
Astrophysicist & Cosmologist, Physics Nobel Laureate 2006
About George F. Smoot
Short Bio
Prof George F. Smoot received the 2006 Nobel Prize for Physics, with Prof John Mather, for "the discovery of the blackbody form and anisotropy of the cosmic microwave background radiation".
Prof Smoot gained his BSc and PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His primary research is in two areas: observational cosmology and particle physics utilizing the cosmic background radiation as a probe of the early universe; and cosmic radiation measurement utilizing balloon-borne superconducting magnetic spectrometers.
His other honors include the NASA Medal for Exceptional Science Achievement, Kilby Award, Lawrence Award, and Albert Einstein Medal.
Prof Smoot passed away on September 18, 2025. For information on the use of Prof Smoot's name, likeness, or intellectual property, please contact gfs3estate@gmail.com.
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