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H. Jeff Kimble
American physicist (1949-2024) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 75
Harry Jeffrey Kimble was an American physicist who was the William L. Valentine Professor and professor of physics at Caltech.
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His research was in quantum optics and is noted for groundbreaking experiments in physics including one of the first demonstrations of teleportation of a quantum state, quantum logic gate, and the development of the first single atom laser. According to Elizabeth Rogan, OSA CEO, "Jeff has led a revolution in modern physics through his pioneering research in the coherent control of the interactions of light and matter." Kimble's main research focus was in quantum information science and the quantum dynamics of open systems.
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