H. Jeff Kimble
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H. Jeff Kimble is the William L. Valentine Professor and Professor of Physics at Caltech. 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
), 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.
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. 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
, the American Physical Society
, and the Optical Society of America
, and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences
.
Quantum optics
Quantum optics is a field of research in physics, dealing with the application of quantum mechanics to phenomena involving light and its interactions with matter.- History of quantum optics :...
and is noted for groundbreaking experiments in physics including one of the first demonstrations of teleportation
Quantum teleportation
Quantum teleportation, or entanglement-assisted teleportation, is a process by which a qubit can be transmitted exactly from one location to another, without the qubit being transmitted through the intervening space...
of a quantum state (first demonstration is disputed with Anton Zeilinger
Anton Zeilinger
Anton Zeilinger is an Austrian quantum physicist. He is currently professor of physics at the University of Vienna, previously University of Innsbruck. He is also the director of the Vienna branch of the Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information IQOQI at the Austrian Academy of Sciences...
), quantum logic gate, and the development of the first single atom laser
Laser
A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation...
. 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
Quantum information science
Quantum information science is an area of study based on the idea that information science depends on quantum effects in physics. It includes theoretical issues in computational models as well as more experimental topics in quantum physics including what can and cannot be done with quantum...
and the quantum dynamics
Quantum dynamics
In physics, quantum dynamics is the quantum version of classical dynamics. Quantum dynamics deals with the motions, and energy and momentum exchanges of systems whose behavior is governed by the laws of quantum mechanics...
of open systems.
Kimble graduated summa cum laude from Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University is a private university located in Abilene, Texas, affiliated with Churches of Christ. ACU was founded in 1906, as Childers Classical Institute...
in 1971 and earned his master's and doctoral degrees from University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
, culminating in 1979. He was advised by Leonard Mandel
Leonard Mandel
Leonard Mandel was the Lee DuBridge Professor Emeritus of Physics and Optics at the University of Rochester when he died at the age of 73 at his home in Pittsford, New York. He contributed immensely to theoretical and experimental optics...
. 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
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is an international non-profit organization with the stated goals of promoting cooperation among scientists, defending scientific freedom, encouraging scientific responsibility, and supporting scientific education and science outreach for the...
, the American Physical Society
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is the world's second largest organization of physicists, behind the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. The Society publishes more than a dozen scientific journals, including the world renowned Physical Review and Physical Review Letters, and organizes more than 20...
, and the Optical Society of America
Optical Society of America
The Optical Society is a scientific society dedicated to advancing the study of light—optics and photonics—in theory and application, by means of publishing, organizing conferences and exhibitions, partnership with industry, and education. The organization has members in more than 100 countries...
, and is a member of the National Academy of Sciences
United States National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences is a corporation in the United States whose members serve pro bono as "advisers to the nation on science, engineering, and medicine." As a national academy, new members of the organization are elected annually by current members, based on their distinguished and...
.
Awards
- Einstein Prize for Laser Physics (1989)
- The Albert A. Michelson Medal of the Franklin InstituteFranklin InstituteThe Franklin Institute is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the United States, dating to 1824. The Institute also houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.-History:On February 5, 1824, Samuel Vaughn Merrick and...
(1990) - The Max Born AwardMax Born AwardThe Max Born Award is given by the Optical Society for "outstanding contributions to physical optics", and is named after Max Born.-Recipients:* 2011 Carlton M. Caves* 2010 Vladimir M. Shalaev* 2009 Mordechai Segev...
of the Optical Society of AmericaOptical Society of AmericaThe Optical Society is a scientific society dedicated to advancing the study of light—optics and photonics—in theory and application, by means of publishing, organizing conferences and exhibitions, partnership with industry, and education. The organization has members in more than 100 countries...
(1996) - The International Award on Quantum Communication (1998)
- The Julius Edgar Lilienfeld Prize of the American Physical SocietyAmerican Physical SocietyThe American Physical Society is the world's second largest organization of physicists, behind the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. The Society publishes more than a dozen scientific journals, including the world renowned Physical Review and Physical Review Letters, and organizes more than 20...
(2004) - The Berthold Leibinger ZukunftspreisBerthold Leibinger ZukunftspreisThe Berthold Leibinger Zukunftspreis is an international award for excellent research on the application or generation of laser light...
of the German Berthold Leibinger StiftungBerthold Leibinger StiftungThe German foundation Berthold Leibinger Stiftung was founded in 1992 by the engineer, entrepreneur and patron Berthold Leibinger in Ditzingen near Stuttgart, Germany. The non-profit foundation is dedicated to cultural, scientific, church related and social issues. The capital stock amounts to 9.9...
(2006) - degree of Doctor Scientiarum Honoris Causa (2007)