Giorgio Fano was an Italian physicist known for his contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and optics. He is particularly recognized for the Fano resonance, a phenomenon that describes the interference between discrete and continuum states in quantum systems. His work has had significant implications in various areas of physics, including atomic and molecular physics. Fano was born in 1912 and spent much of his career in the United States, where he conducted research at institutions like Princeton University. He published numerous papers and collaborated with other prominent scientists, helping to advance the understanding of quantum theory and its applications in technology. Fano passed away in 2001.