George Volkoff

George Volkoff was a Canadian physicist known for his significant contributions to theoretical physics, particularly in the area of astrophysics. He is most famous for his work on neutron stars, which are incredibly dense remnants of supernova explosions. In 1939, he proposed the concept of what would later be known as the "Volkoff solution," describing the equilibrium conditions of these stars under the influence of gravity and pressure. His research advanced our understanding of stellar evolution and the nature of matter under extreme conditions, playing a crucial role in the fields of astronomy and nuclear physics.