Gabriele Pontecorvo
Gabriele Pontecorvo was an Italian physicist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He was born on November 22, 1913, in Palermo, Italy, and became a prominent figure in the study of neutrinos and nuclear reactions. Pontecorvo's work significantly advanced the understanding of particle physics.
In addition to his research, Pontecorvo was involved in the development of the CERN laboratory in Geneva, Switzerland. He later moved to Canada, where he continued his scientific endeavors. Pontecorvo passed away on September 24, 1993, leaving a lasting legacy in the scientific community.