Arno Penzias was an American physicist and radio astronomer whose work helped confirm the Big Bang theory. Alongside a colleague, he discovered the cosmic microwave background radiation, a crucial piece of evidence for the cosmological model. His research in microwave physics and radio astronomy fundamentally advanced our understanding of the universe's origins. Penzias's dedication led to groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy and cosmology.
In sparkling, user-friendly English, Arno Penzias, vice president of Bell Labs, shows how managing information determines success in the modern world. He also demystifies computers through anecdotes and examples and offers a humane vision of how mind and machine can coexist creatively and productively.