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Bernard d'Espagnat

French physicist and philosopher (1921-2015) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 93

Bernard d'Espagnat was a French theoretical physicist, philosopher of science, and author, best known for his work on the nature of reality. The Wigner-d'Espagnat inequality is partially named after him.

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Knight of the Legion of Honour1999
Templeton Prize
Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms

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France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2015 · aged 93