# David Hanna

> David Colin Hanna FRS was a British physicist specializing in laser physics and nonlinear optics. He was emeritus professor of physics at the University of Southampton. His research interests include quasi-phase-matched nonlinear materials, optical parametric oscillators, fibre lasers, and X-ray sources based on high harmonic generation.

*British physicist*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Scientist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Scientists
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Born:** 1941-12-10
- **Died:** 2026-01-27
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

David Colin Hanna FRS was a British physicist specializing in laser physics and nonlinear optics. He was emeritus professor of physics at the University of Southampton. His research interests include quasi-phase-matched nonlinear materials, optical parametric oscillators, fibre lasers, and X-ray sources based on high harmonic generation.

## Fame
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## Timeline
- **2026** - Died
- **2003** - Charles Hard Townes Award
- **2000** - EPS Prize for Applied Aspects of Quantum Electronics and Optics
- **1993** - Max Born Prize
- **1941** - Born

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