H. Jeff Kimble
| H. Jeff Kimble | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 23, 1949 Floydada, Texas |
| Fields | Physics |
| Institutions |
University of Texas at Austin California Institute of Technology |
| Alma mater | University of Rochester |
| Doctoral advisor | Leonard Mandel |
| Known for | Quantum information science |
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Website www | |
H. Jeff Kimble (born April 23, 1949), is the William L. Valentine Professor and Professor of Physics at Caltech.[1] His research is in quantum optics and is noted for groundbreaking experiments in physics including one of the first demonstrations of teleportation of a quantum state (first demonstration is disputed with Anton Zeilinger),[2] quantum logic gate,[3] and the development of the first single atom laser.[4] 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."[5] Kimble's main research focus is in quantum information science and the quantum dynamics of open systems.[1]
Kimble graduated summa cum laude from Abilene Christian University in 1971 and earned his master's and doctoral degrees from University of Rochester, culminating in 1979.[1] He was advised by Leonard Mandel. Along with Mandel, Kimble observed the first photon anti-bunching. He spent two years as a scientist for the General Motors Research Laboratory until 1979 when he joined the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin.[6] He moved to the California Institute of Technology in 1989.[6]
Kimble is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science,[7] the American Physical Society, and the Optical Society of America, and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.[1]
Awards
- Einstein Prize for Laser Science of the Society for Optical and Quantum Electronics (awarded at Lasers '89)
- The Albert A. Michelson Medal of the Franklin Institute (1990)[8]
- The Max Born Award of the Optical Society of America (1996)[9]
- The International Award on Quantum Communication (1998)
- The Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize of the American Physical Society (2004)[6]
- The Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis of the German Berthold Leibinger Stiftung (2006)[10]
- degree of Doctor Scientiarum Honoris Causa (2007)
- The Herbert Walther Award (2013) [5]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "2004 Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize Recipient > H. Jeff Kimble". American Physical society. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
- ↑ "A Posteriori Teleportation". Nature.com.
- ↑ Bell, Brian. "H. Jeff Kimble to Receive Quantum Physics Award". Caltech News. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ McKeever, J.; Boca, A.; Boozer, H. J.; Buck, J. R.; Kimble, H. J. (2003). "A One-Atom Laser in a Regime of Strong Coupling". Nature 425: 268–271. doi:10.1038/nature01974.
- 1 2 Day, Brielle. "OSA, DPG Name H. Jeff Kimble Winner of Herbert Walther Award". Physics Today. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- 1 2 3 "2004 Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize Recipient". American Physical Society. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "Fellows". American Association for the Advancement of Science. Retrieved June 16, 2011. Search by Name=K and Search By Section=Physics
- ↑ "Franklin Laureate Database - Albert A. Michelson Medal Laureates". Franklin Institute. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Max Born Award". Optical Society of America. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
- ↑ "Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis". Berthold Leibinger Stiftung. Retrieved June 16, 2011.