Laszlo B. Kish
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László Bela Kish is a physicist and professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
at Texas A&M University
. His activities include a wide range of issues surrounding the physics and technical applications of stochastic fluctuations (noises) in physical, biological and technological systems, including nanotechnology
. His earlier longterm positions include the Department of Experimental Physics, University of Szeged, Hungary (JATE, 1982–1997)
, and Angstrom Laboratory, Uppsala University, Sweden (1997–2001)
. During the same periods he had also conducted scientific research in short-term (few months – 1 year) positions, such as at the University of Eindhoven (Netherlands, 1986, 1997), University of Cologne
(Germany, 1989, 1990), National Research Laboratory of Metrology (Japan, 1991), University of Birmingham
(United Kindgom, 1993), etc.
(JATE), Hungary
, 1980; and Doctoral degree in Solid State Physics, at JATE in
1984. He had no official PhD adviser, though his mentors were Laszlo Vize
and Miklos Torok. He received a Docent
in Solid State Physics (habilitation
)
from Uppsala University
, Sweden
in 1994. He received a Doctor of
Science (Physics), from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
in 2001.
, SEPTIC method (prompt bacterium detection)
, secure communication with Johnson-like noise (Kish cypher
), speed–error–energy limits of computers, zero-signal-power communication, unconditionally secure computer hardware, noise-based logic
, electrical noise engines, etc.
(2001–2008), where he is currently Honorary Editor (2009–present).
Kish is the founder of the international conference series Unsolved Problems of Noise (held at various locations at every 3rd years since 1996 when he chaired the first meeting). He is co-founder of SPIE's international conference series Fluctuations and Noise (with D. Abbott
). He coauthored the HTML document available for download from the internet, The Dancer and the Piper: Resolving Problems with Government Research Contracting.
. In 2011, he received the title of Honorary Doctor (Honoris Causa) from Uppsala University, Sweden for his achievement in the research and technical applications of random fluctuations and noise
.
Electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. The field first became an identifiable occupation in the late nineteenth century after commercialization of the electric telegraph and electrical...
at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
. His activities include a wide range of issues surrounding the physics and technical applications of stochastic fluctuations (noises) in physical, biological and technological systems, including nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is the study of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally, nanotechnology deals with developing materials, devices, or other structures possessing at least one dimension sized from 1 to 100 nanometres...
. His earlier longterm positions include the Department of Experimental Physics, University of Szeged, Hungary (JATE, 1982–1997)
University of Szeged
The University of Szeged is one of Hungary's most distinguished universities, and is among the most prominent higher education institutions in Central Europe...
, and Angstrom Laboratory, Uppsala University, Sweden (1997–2001)
Uppsala University
Uppsala University is a research university in Uppsala, Sweden, and is the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477. It consistently ranks among the best universities in Northern Europe in international rankings and is generally considered one of the most prestigious institutions of...
. During the same periods he had also conducted scientific research in short-term (few months – 1 year) positions, such as at the University of Eindhoven (Netherlands, 1986, 1997), University of Cologne
University of Cologne
The University of Cologne is one of the oldest universities in Europe and, with over 44,000 students, one of the largest universities in Germany. The university is part of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, an association of Germany's leading research universities...
(Germany, 1989, 1990), National Research Laboratory of Metrology (Japan, 1991), University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Birmingham, England. It received its royal charter in 1900 as a successor to Birmingham Medical School and Mason Science College . Birmingham was the first Redbrick university to gain a charter and thus...
(United Kindgom, 1993), etc.
Education
He received his MS in physics from Attila József University(JATE), Hungary
Hungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
, 1980; and Doctoral degree in Solid State Physics, at JATE in
1984. He had no official PhD adviser, though his mentors were Laszlo Vize
and Miklos Torok. He received a Docent
Docent
Docent is a title at some European universities to denote a specific academic appointment within a set structure of academic ranks below professor . Docent is also used at some universities generically for a person who has the right to teach...
in Solid State Physics (habilitation
Habilitation
Habilitation is the highest academic qualification a scholar can achieve by his or her own pursuit in several European and Asian countries. Earned after obtaining a research doctorate, such as a PhD, habilitation requires the candidate to write a professorial thesis based on independent...
)
from Uppsala University
Uppsala University
Uppsala University is a research university in Uppsala, Sweden, and is the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477. It consistently ranks among the best universities in Northern Europe in international rankings and is generally considered one of the most prestigious institutions of...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
in 1994. He received a Doctor of
Science (Physics), from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
The Hungarian Academy of Sciences is the most important and prestigious learned society of Hungary. Its seat is at the bank of the Danube in Budapest.-History:...
in 2001.
Research
His main areas of interest have been related to stochastic fluctuations (noise), especially those related to the relevant laws, limits and applications, including the addressing of new or open questions, or exposing fashionable misconceptions. He has/had been working in many related fields, (see his list of publications) such as 1/f noise and its models, stochastic resonance, high-Tc superconductors, noise at percolation and biased percolation, nanoparticles and their lognormal size distribution, self-organized criticality, universal conductance fluctuations, the error–speed–power dissipation issues of physical informatics, noise as information and information carrier, chemical and biological sensing, secure communication, unconventional computation, vibration-induced fluctuation analysis of soils, electronic device noise vs its degradation, weight fluctuations of memory devices during/after writing/deletion of information, etc. He has often played the role of a critics. His inventions and co-inventions include fluctuation-enhanced sensingFluctuation-Enhanced Sensing
Fluctuation-enhanced sensing is a specific type of chemical or biological sensing where the stochastic component, noise, of the sensor signal is analyzed...
, SEPTIC method (prompt bacterium detection)
Sensing of phage-triggered ion cascades (SEPTIC)
Sensing of phage-triggered ion cascades is a bacterium identification method based on fluctuation-enhanced sensing in fluid medium. The advantages of SEPTIC are the specificity and speed offered by the characteristics of phage infection, the sensitivity due to fluctuation-enhanced sensing, and...
, secure communication with Johnson-like noise (Kish cypher
Kish cypher
The Kish cypher is a technique purported to maintain secure communications utilizing classical statistical physics due to Laszlo B. Kish. The Kish cypher is a physical secure layer where the security is provided by the laws of physics and it should not be confused with a software-based approach...
), speed–error–energy limits of computers, zero-signal-power communication, unconditionally secure computer hardware, noise-based logic
Noise-based logic
Noise-based logic is a new class of multivalued deterministic logic schemes where the logic values and bits are represented by different realizations of a stochastic process...
, electrical noise engines, etc.
Public activity
He was the founding editor-in-chief of Fluctuation and Noise LettersFluctuation and Noise Letters
Fluctuation and Noise Letters is a journal published by World Scientific since 2001. It is at present the only journal solely dedicated to interdisciplinary articles on fluctuations and noise in physical, biological and technological systems, and encourages open public debate.Some topics covered...
(2001–2008), where he is currently Honorary Editor (2009–present).
Kish is the founder of the international conference series Unsolved Problems of Noise (held at various locations at every 3rd years since 1996 when he chaired the first meeting). He is co-founder of SPIE's international conference series Fluctuations and Noise (with D. Abbott
Derek Abbott
Derek Abbott is a physicist and electronic engineer. He is a Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Adelaide, Australia...
). He coauthored the HTML document available for download from the internet, The Dancer and the Piper: Resolving Problems with Government Research Contracting.
Honors
He was the recipient of the year 2001 Benzelius Prize of the Royal Society of Science of Sweden for his activities on fluctuation-enhanced chemical sensingFluctuation-Enhanced Sensing
Fluctuation-enhanced sensing is a specific type of chemical or biological sensing where the stochastic component, noise, of the sensor signal is analyzed...
. In 2011, he received the title of Honorary Doctor (Honoris Causa) from Uppsala University, Sweden for his achievement in the research and technical applications of random fluctuations and noise
Noise (electronics)
Electronic noise is a random fluctuation in an electrical signal, a characteristic of all electronic circuits. Noise generated by electronic devices varies greatly, as it can be produced by several different effects...
.
See also
- Kish cypherKish cypherThe Kish cypher is a technique purported to maintain secure communications utilizing classical statistical physics due to Laszlo B. Kish. The Kish cypher is a physical secure layer where the security is provided by the laws of physics and it should not be confused with a software-based approach...
- Noise-based logicNoise-based logicNoise-based logic is a new class of multivalued deterministic logic schemes where the logic values and bits are represented by different realizations of a stochastic process...
- Fluctuation-enhanced sensingFluctuation-Enhanced SensingFluctuation-enhanced sensing is a specific type of chemical or biological sensing where the stochastic component, noise, of the sensor signal is analyzed...
- Sensing of phage-triggered ion cascades (SEPTIC)
- Fluctuation and Noise LettersFluctuation and Noise LettersFluctuation and Noise Letters is a journal published by World Scientific since 2001. It is at present the only journal solely dedicated to interdisciplinary articles on fluctuations and noise in physical, biological and technological systems, and encourages open public debate.Some topics covered...
- Quantum Aspects of LifeQuantum Aspects of LifeQuantum Aspects of Life is a 2008 science text, with a foreword by Sir Roger Penrose, which notably explores the open question of the role of quantum mechanics at molecular scales of relevance to biology. The book adopts a debate-like style and contains chapters written by various world-experts;...