Serge Haroche
French physicist, Nobel laureate
1944 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French physicist, Nobel laureate
Born
September 11, 1944
Age
~82 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
scientist, physicist, researcher
FranceBorn in Casablanca
1944
Born in Casablanca (1944-09-11)
1983
AwardJean-Ricard Prize
1988
AwardEinstein Prize for Laser Science
1991
AwardGay-Lussac-Humboldt-Prize
1993
AwardAlbert A. Michelson Medal
1994
Positiondirector (1994–2000)
About
Serge Haroche is a French physicist who was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physics jointly with David J. Wineland for "ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems", a study of the particle of light, the photon. This and his other works developed laser spectroscopy. Since 2001, Haroche is a professor at the Collège de France and holds the chair of quantum physics and in 2022 he had the Fermi Chair of Physics at University of Rome La Sapienza.
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Who is Serge Haroche?+
Serge Haroche is a French physicist who was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize for Physics jointly with David J. Wineland for "ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems", a study of the particle of light, the photon. This and his other works
What does the name Serge mean?+
The name Serge means "a male given name. Etymology: Anglicisation of Sergio.". It is of French origin.
When was Serge Haroche born?+
Serge Haroche was born on September 11, 1944.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: Anglicisation of Sergio.
The name Serge is of French origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: Anglicisation of Sergio.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Serge — September 11, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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