Claude Cohen-Tannoudji
French physicist (born 1933)
1933 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French physicist (born 1933)
Born
April 1, 1933
Age
~93 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
physicist, university teacher, researcher
FranceBorn in Constantine
1933
Born in Constantine (1933-04-01)
1963
AwardPaul Langevin Award
1964
AwardCNRS silver medal
1971
AwardJean-Ricard Prize
1979
AwardPrix Ampère
1979
AwardYoung Medal and Prize
Present
About
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji is a French physicist at the École normale supérieure in Paris. He is known for his experiments in laser cooling. He was the first to show that it is possible to cool far beyond the limit expected by sub-Doppler cooling, below the recoil temperature.
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Who is Claude Cohen-Tannoudji?+
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji is a French physicist at the École normale supérieure in Paris. He is known for his experiments in laser cooling. He was the first to show that it is possible to cool far beyond the limit expected by sub-Doppler cooling, below the recoil temperature.
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Cohen-Tannoudji born?+
Claude Cohen-Tannoudji was born on April 1, 1933.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — April 1, 1933
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Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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— a passerby
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