Ralph Asher Alpher
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Summary
Ralph Asher Alpher is a human[1]. His place of birth was Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on February 3, 1921[3]. He passed away in Austin[4]. He died on August 12, 2007[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and astrophysicist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Washington, D.C.[2].
- Ralph Asher Alpher died in Austin[4].
- Ralph Asher Alpher was born on February 3, 1921[3].
- Ralph Asher Alpher died on August 12, 2007[5].
- Ralph Asher Alpher is buried at Agudat Achim Cemetery[11].
- Ralph Asher Alpher held citizenship in United States[12].
- Ralph Asher Alpher's professions included astronomer[6].
- Ralph Asher Alpher worked as a physicist[7].
- Ralph Asher Alpher worked as a university teacher[8].
- Ralph Asher Alpher's professions included astrophysicist[9].
- Ralph Asher Alpher's field of work was physics[13].
- Ralph Asher Alpher was employed by Johns Hopkins University[14].
- Ralph Asher Alpher was educated at George Washington University[15].
- Ralph Asher Alpher was educated at Theodore Roosevelt High School[16].
- Ralph Asher Alpher's doctoral advisor was George Gamow[17].
- Ralph Asher Alpher received the John Price Wetherill Medal[18].
- Ralph Asher Alpher received the Henry Draper Medal[19].
- Ralph Asher Alpher received the National Medal of Science[20].
- Ralph Asher Alpher received the Magellanic Premium[21].
- Ralph Asher Alpher received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
- Ralph Asher Alpher was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
- Ralph Asher Alpher is recorded as male[24].
- Ralph Asher Alpher's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Ralph Asher Alpher's Commons category is recorded as Ralph Alpher[26].
- Ralph Asher Alpher's family name is recorded as Alpher[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Ralph Asher Alpher was born in Washington, D.C.[2]. He was born on February 3, 1921[3].
Education
Educated at George Washington University[15], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1821[30] and Theodore Roosevelt High School[16], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1932[33]. Ralph Asher Alpher's doctoral advisor was George Gamow[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and astrophysicist[9]. Ralph Asher Alpher's field of work was physics[13]. Among his employers was Johns Hopkins University[14].
Recognition
Awards received include John Price Wetherill Medal[18], a science award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1925[36]; Henry Draper Medal[19], a physics award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1886[39]; National Medal of Science[20], a science award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1963[42]; Magellanic Premium[21], a science award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1786[45]; and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22], a fellowship award[46].
Death and Burial
Ralph Asher Alpher died on August 12, 2007[5]. He passed away in Austin[4]. He is buried at Agudat Achim Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ralph Asher Alpher include Alpher–Bethe–Gamow theory[47], a scientific theory[48].
Why It Matters
Ralph Asher Alpher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (98 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He is credited with the discovery of Alpher–Bethe–Gamow theory[51], a scientific theory[52]. Entities named for him include Alpher–Bethe–Gamow theory[47], a scientific theory[48].
FAQs
Where was Ralph Asher Alpher born?
Ralph Asher Alpher was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
Where did Ralph Asher Alpher die?
Ralph Asher Alpher died in Austin[4].
What did Ralph Asher Alpher do for work?
Ralph Asher Alpher worked as astronomer[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and astrophysicist[9].
Where did Ralph Asher Alpher go to school?
Ralph Asher Alpher was educated at George Washington University[15] and Theodore Roosevelt High School[16].
What awards did Ralph Asher Alpher receive?
Honors received include John Price Wetherill Medal[18], Henry Draper Medal[19], National Medal of Science[20], and Magellanic Premium[21].
What did Ralph Asher Alpher discover?
Ralph Asher Alpher is credited as discoverer of Alpher–Bethe–Gamow theory[51].