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Jean Brossel

French physicist (1918-2003) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84

Jean Brossel was a French physicist known for his work on quantum optics. He was born and died in Périgueux.

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2003Died4 February 20031990Honorary Doctor of Johannes Gutenberg University MainzAward1984CNRS Gold medalAward1975Three Physicists PrizeAward1974Prix AmpèreAward1960Holweck PrizeAward1955CNRS silver medalAwardPrix Félix-RobinAward1918Born15 August 1918

Awards

Honorary Doctor of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz1990
CNRS Gold medal1984
Three Physicists Prize1975
Prix Ampère1974
Holweck Prize1960
Prix Félix-Robin1955
CNRS silver medal1955

About this person

Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1918 to 2003 · aged 84