H. Jeff Kimble

H. Jeff Kimble 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, and the development of the first single atom laser. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of cavity quantum electrodynamics in achieving strong coupling between single atoms and photons in the optical domain. He was also among the first to achieve a squeezed state of light. 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. Kimble is known for his generous support of young scientists. Many of his research assistants have since became leading figures in their fields.

Kimble is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science,[3] the American Physical Society, and the Optical Society of America, and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences.[1]

Awards

References

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  2. ^ "A Posteriori Teleportation". Nature.com. http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v394/n6696/full/394840a0.html. 
  3. ^ "Fellows". American Association for the Advancement of Science. http://php.aaas.org/about/aaas_fellows/list.php. Retrieved June 16, 2011 (2011-06-16).  Search by Name=K and Search By Section=Physics
  4. ^ "Franklin Laureate Database - Albert A. Michelson Medal Laureates". Franklin Institute. http://www.fi.edu/winners/show_results.faw?gs=&ln=&fn=&keyword=&subject=&award=MICH+&sy=1967&ey=1997&name=Submit. Retrieved June 16, 2011 (2011-06-16). 
  5. ^ "Max Born Award". Optical Society of America. http://www.osa.org/awards_and_grants/awards/award_description/maxborn/default.aspx. Retrieved June 16, 2011 (2011-06-16). 
  6. ^ "Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize". American Physical Society. http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/lilienfeld.cfm. Retrieved June 16, 2011 (2011-06-16). 
  7. ^ "Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis". Berthold Leibinger Stiftung. http://www.leibinger-stiftung.de/2.zukunftspreis.html. Retrieved June 16, 2011 (2011-06-16).