William Daniel Phillips

Physicist, Nobel Prize winner in Physics

William Daniel Phillips - Physicist, Nobel Prize winner in Physics
Born

November 5th, 1948
76 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An American physicist, contributed extensively to the field of laser cooling and quantum electronics. Led research that demonstrated laser cooling of atoms, which has been fundamental in advancing atomic physics and has implications for quantum computing and precision measurements. Held academic positions at various institutions, influencing the next generation of scientists. Received multiple honors for contributions to physics, including the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1997 for work in this area.

Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1997

Developed methods for laser cooling of atoms

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