Modern universe
Georges Lemaître
1894 – 1966 · BE
Biography
Georges Lemaître (1894–1966) was an astronomer or scientist associated with BE. Expanding-universe solutions and the primeval-atom idea. In this library, the biography is linked to Hot Big Bang model so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Expanding-universe solutions and the primeval-atom idea.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Georges Lemaître remains visible in modern work on Hot Big Bang model and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Expanding-universe solution and velocity–distance relation (1927)
- Primeval-atom cosmology
Expanding-universe solution and velocity–distance relation (1927); Primeval-atom cosmology.