In physics, a photon is usually denoted by the symbol Î³ (the Greek letter gamma). This symbol for the photon probably derives from gamma rays, which were discovered in 1900 by Paul Villard, named by Ernest Rutherford in 1903, and shown to be a form of electromagnetic radiation in 1914 by Rutherford and Edward Andrade.
Lauri /lau-ri/ [2 sylls.] as a name for girls is of Latin derivation, and the meaning of the name Lauri is the bay, or laurel plant. Lauri is an alternate form of Laura (Latin). Laury is a popular last name. Kreatif forms: Lauli, Luri.
Meaning & History. Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant laurel. This meaning was favourable, since in ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands.The name was borne by the 9th-century Spanish martyr Saint Laura, who was a nun thrown into a vat of molten lead by the Moors.eaning & History. Feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant laurel. This meaning was favourable, since in ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands.