Lawrence M. KraussBorn 27 May 1954. Lawrence Maxwell Krauss is an American theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author who was among the first physicists to propose the enigmatic dark energy that makes up most of the mass and energy in the universe. His area of study also includes relating elementary particles to the early universe, general relativity, and neutrino astrophysics. Krauss became the inaugural director of the Origins Project at Arizona State University in Aug 2008. This is a transdisciplinary initiative that nurtures research. Its mission is also to explore fundamental questions, ranging broadly from from the origins of the universe to life; and broaden public understanding of science issues. He has written a number of science books for the layman, including Fear of Physics(1993) and Quantum Man: Richard Feynman's Life in Science(2011). He is also active in popularizing science in print, radio and TV media.« |
