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Jan Tauc
Czech-American physicist (1922-2010) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 88
Jan Tauc was a Czech-American physicist who introduced the concepts of Tauc gap and Tauc plot to the optical characterization of solids. Born in Bohemia, he emigrated to the United States in 1969, where he received citizenship in 1978, and worked for the rest of his life.
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 2010 · aged 88
The same award as Jan
Bertram BatloggBoth received David Adler Lectureship Award in the Field of Materials Physics
Vladimir ShalaevBoth received Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids
Ellen D. WilliamsBoth received David Adler Lectureship Award in the Field of Materials PhysicsNaomi J. HalasBoth received Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids
Stuart ParkinBoth received David Adler Lectureship Award in the Field of Materials Physics
Manuel Cardona CastroBoth received Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids