When was Alfred Kastler born?

Alfred Kastler was born on 3 May 1902 in Guebwiller.

What positions has Alfred Kastler held?

Positions held by Alfred Kastler include: chairperson (1979–1984); chairperson.

Where did Alfred Kastler study?

Alfred Kastler was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Science Faculty of Paris.

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Alfred Kastler

French physicist (1902–1984)

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Alfred Kastler was a German-born French physicist and Nobel laureate in Physics. He is known for the development of optical pumping.

Quick facts

Born: 3 May 1902 wd
Place of birth: Guebwiller wd
Died: 7 January 1984 wd
Place of death: Bandol wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: physicist, poet, university teacher, researcher wd
Education: École Normale Supérieure, Science Faculty of Paris wd

Positions held wd

chairperson (1979–1984)
chairperson

Awards wd

Nobel Prize in Physics (1966)
CNRS Gold medal (1964)
Prix Félix-Robin (1946)
Three Physicists Prize (1965)
Holweck Prize (1954)
Wilhelm Exner Medal (1979)
honorary doctorate at the Laval University (1967)
honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
C.E.K. Mees Medal (1962)

Questions

When was Alfred Kastler born?: Alfred Kastler was born on 3 May 1902 in Guebwiller.
What positions has Alfred Kastler held?: Positions held by Alfred Kastler include: chairperson (1979–1984); chairperson.
Where did Alfred Kastler study?: Alfred Kastler was educated at École Normale Supérieure, Science Faculty of Paris.

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