Claude Cohen-Tannoudji
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Cohen-Tannoudji was employed by Collège de France until 2004 [12], and also worked at Leiden University in 1988 [12], Kastler–Brossel Laboratory, and Science Faculty of Paris until 1970 [12]. His work focused on physics and quantum physics . Throughout his career, Cohen-Tannoudji received numerous awards, including the Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit, CNRS Gold medal, Nobel Prize in Physics, Harvey Prize, Jean-Ricard Prize, and Three Physicists Prize [13][14][11][15][16][17][18].
Cohen-Tannoudji was a member of several prestigious institutions, including the French Academy of Sciences, Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and National Academy of Sciences . His contributions to the field of physics have been widely recognized through his various awards and memberships.
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[7]
- Field of work: physics[8], quantum physics[9]
- Employer: Kastler–Brossel Laboratory[10], University of Paris[11], Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[12]
- Educated at: École Normale Supérieure[13], Science Faculty of Paris[14], Lycée Émir Abdelkader[15], University of Paris[16], Les Houches School of Physics[17]
- Doctoral advisor: Alfred Kastler[18], Pierre Daure[19]
- Award received: Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit[20], CNRS Gold medal[21], Nobel Prize in Physics[22], Harvey Prize[23], Jean-Ricard Prize[24], Three Physicists Prize[25], Paul Langevin Award[26], Gay-Lussac-Humboldt-Prize[27], Charles Hard Townes Award[28], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[29], Matteucci Medal[30], Prix Ampère[31], Young Medal and Prize[32], Honorary doctor of the University of Liège[33]
- Member of: French Academy of Sciences[34], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[35], Pontifical Academy of Sciences[36], National Academy of Sciences[37], Russian Academy of Sciences[38], Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[39], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[40], Indian National Science Academy[41], Brazilian Academy of Sciences[42], American Physical Society[43], European Academy of Science, Arts and Letters[44], Academia Europaea[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Doctoral student: Serge Haroche[47], Jean Dalibard[48]
- Commons category: Claude Cohen-Tannoudji[49]
- Academic degree: professor[50]
- Family name: Cohen-Tannoudji[51]
- Given name: Claude[52]
Why It Matters
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
His notable doctoral advisees include Serge Haroche[55], a physicist[56], b. 1944[57], of France[58], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[59], specialised in quantum mechanics[60] and Jean Dalibard[61], a physicist[62], b. 1958[63], of France[64], awarded the Max Born Award[65].
FAQs
Where was Claude Cohen-Tannoudji born?
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji's place of birth was Constantine[2].
What did Claude Cohen-Tannoudji do for work?
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji worked as a physicist[3], university teacher[4], and researcher[5].
Where did Claude Cohen-Tannoudji go to school?
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was educated at École Normale Supérieure[13], Science Faculty of Paris[14], Lycée Émir Abdelkader[15], and University of Paris[16].
What awards did Claude Cohen-Tannoudji receive?
Honors received include Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit[20], CNRS Gold medal[21], Nobel Prize in Physics[22], and Harvey Prize[23].