Claude Cohen-Tannoudji

Physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics 1997

Claude Cohen-Tannoudji - Physicist, Nobel Prize in Physics 1997
Born

April 1st, 1933
92 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

Links & References

Birth occurred in Algeria followed by migration to France. Focused on atomic and molecular physics throughout an academic career. Contributed to the development of laser cooling techniques and investigated quantum phenomena. Held professorships at prestigious institutions, including the École Normale Supérieure in Paris, impacting education and research in physics. Received numerous awards acknowledging contributions to the field.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1997 for contributions to laser cooling

Developed techniques in atomic physics

Advanced research in quantum optics

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