Claude Cohen-Tannoudji

French physicist (1933-)
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Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was born on April 1, 1933, in Constantine [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. He worked as a physicist, university teacher, and researcher [3][10]. Cohen-Tannoudji received his education from École Normale Supérieure, Science Faculty of Paris, Lycée Émir Abdelkader, and University of Paris .

Cohen-Tannoudji was employed by Collège de France until 2004 [11], and also worked at Leiden University in 1988 [11], Kastler–Brossel Laboratory, and Science Faculty of Paris until 1970 [11]. 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 [12][13][10][14][15][16][17].

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.

Claude Cohen-Tannoudji

Summary

Claude Cohen-Tannoudji is a human[1]. His place of birth was Constantine[2]. He was born on +1933-04-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He worked as a physicist[4], university teacher[5], and researcher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji's place of birth was Constantine[2].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was born on +1933-04-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji held citizenship in France[8].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji worked as a physicist[4].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji worked as a researcher[6].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji's field of work was physics[9].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji's field of work was quantum physics[10].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was employed by Kastler–Brossel Laboratory[11].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was employed by University of Paris[12].
  • Among Claude Cohen-Tannoudji's employers was Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[13].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[14].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji's education included a stint at Science Faculty of Paris[15].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was educated at Lycée Émir Abdelkader[16].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was educated at University of Paris[17].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was educated at Les Houches School of Physics[18].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji's doctoral advisor was Alfred Kastler[19].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji's doctoral advisor was Pierre Daure[20].
  • A notable student of Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was Serge Haroche[21].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji received the Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit[22].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji received the CNRS Gold medal[23].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji received the Nobel Prize in Physics[24].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji received the Harvey Prize[25].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji received the Jean-Ricard Prize[26].
  • Claude Cohen-Tannoudji received the Three Physicists Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Constantine[2], Claude Cohen-Tannoudji… he was born on +1933-04-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[14], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Science Faculty of Paris[15], a faculty[32], in France[33], founded in 1811[34]; Lycée Émir Abdelkader[16], a lycée[35], in Algeria[36], founded in 1848[37]; University of Paris[17], a former entity[38], in France[39], founded in 1150[40], headquartered in Paris[41]; and Les Houches School of Physics[18], a scientific organization[42], in France[43], founded in 1951[44]. Doctoral advisors include Alfred Kastler[19] and Pierre Daure[20]. Claude Cohen-Tannoudji earned the academic degree of professor[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[4], university teacher[5], and researcher[6]. Fields of work include physics[9], a branch of science[46] and quantum physics[10], a branch of physics[47]. Employers include Kastler–Brossel Laboratory[11], a research institute[48], in France[49], founded in 1951[50], headquartered in Paris[51]; University of Paris[12], a former entity[52], in France[53], founded in 1150[54], headquartered in Paris[55]; and Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[13], a school[56], in France[57], founded in 1794[58], headquartered in rue Saint-Martin[59]. A notable student of Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was Serge Haroche[21]. Doctoral students include Serge Haroche[60] and Jean Dalibard[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit[22], a grade of an order[62], in Brazil[63]; CNRS Gold medal[23], a science award[64], in France[65], founded in 1954[66]; Nobel Prize in Physics[24], a physics award[67], in Sweden[68], founded in 1901[69]; Harvey Prize[25], a science award[70], in Israel[71], founded in 1972[72]; Jean-Ricard Prize[26], a science award[73], in France[74], founded in 1971[75]; and Three Physicists Prize[27], a science award[76], in France[77], founded in 1951[78].

Why It Matters

Claude Cohen-Tannoudji ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

His notable doctoral advisees include Serge Haroche[81], a physicist[82], b. 1944[83], of France[84], awarded the CNRS Gold medal[85], specialised in quantum mechanics[86] and Jean Dalibard[87], a physicist[88], b. 1958[89], of France[90], awarded the Max Born Award[91].

FAQs

Where was Claude Cohen-Tannoudji born?

Born in Constantine[2], Claude Cohen-Tannoudji…

What did Claude Cohen-Tannoudji do for work?

Claude Cohen-Tannoudji worked as physicist[4], university teacher[5], and researcher[6].

Where did Claude Cohen-Tannoudji go to school?

Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was educated at École Normale Supérieure[14], Science Faculty of Paris[15], Lycée Émir Abdelkader[16], and University of Paris[17].

What awards did Claude Cohen-Tannoudji receive?

Honors received include Great Cross of the National Order of Scientific Merit[22], CNRS Gold medal[23], Nobel Prize in Physics[24], and Harvey Prize[25].

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