George Milby Barrow (1923-2011) was an American chemist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of physical chemistry. He was a professor of chemistry at Stanford University and later at Rice University. Barrow was known for his expertise in spectroscopy, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
Physical chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the study of the physical properties and behavior of matter at the molecular and atomic level. It is a fundamental subject that underlies many areas of chemistry, physics, and engineering. One of the most popular and widely used textbooks on physical chemistry is "Physical Chemistry" by G.M. Barrow.