James Hartle
American physicist (1939-2023) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 83
James Burkett Hartle was an American theoretical physicist known for his work in general relativity, astrophysics, and interpreting quantum mechanics. He was one of the pioneers of quantum cosmology.
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2023Died17 May 20232009Einstein PrizeAward2004Honorary Doctorate from the University of WaterlooAward1989Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and SciencesAward1988Guggenheim FellowshipAward1939Born20 August 1939
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He joined the faculty of the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1966, and was a member of the external faculty of the Santa Fe Institute.
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United States
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Scientists
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Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1939 to 2023 · aged 83
