Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan is no more

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In summary, Professor Sudarshan was a highly accomplished Indian theoretical physicist known for his numerous contributions to the field of theoretical physics. Despite being nominated for the Nobel Prize nine times, he was never awarded the prestigious honor. He passed away in 2018, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking work in areas such as Optical coherence, Sudarshan-Glauber representation, V-A theory, Tachyons, Quantum Zeno effect, and more. He was also the recipient of the Dirac Medal and wrote several influential books on topics such as quantum mechanics and quantum optics.
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Professor Sudarshan was an Indian theoretical physicist and a professor at the University of Texas. He has been credited with numerous contributions to the field of theoretical Physics including Optical coherence, Sudarshan-Glauber representation, V-A theory, Tachyons, Quantum Zeno effect, Open quantum system, Spin-statistics theorem, non-invariance groups, positive maps of density matrices, quantum computation among others.

He was nominated for the Nobel Prize nine times, but each time, his name was turned down.

He passed away on May 14, 2018 (IST), leaving behind a legacy of milestones in Physics.

May his soul rest in peace.
 
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A list of his books:
  • Advanced Concepts in Quantum Mechanics
  • From Classical to Quantum Mechanics
  • 100 Years of Planck's Quantum
  • Pauli and the Spin-statistics theorem
  • Classical dynamics - a modern perspective
  • Fundamentals of Quantum Optics
 

FAQ: Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan is no more

1. Who was Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan?

Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan was an Indian theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum optics and quantum field theory. He was also known for his work on the theory of tachyons and for coining the term "quantum zeno effect".

2. When did Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan pass away?

Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan passed away on May 14, 2018 at the age of 86.

3. What were some of Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan's notable achievements?

Some of Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan's notable achievements include his pioneering work on the V-A theory of weak interactions, his collaboration with Robert Marshak on the prediction of the charm quark, and his development of the theory of quantum tachyons.

4. How did Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan contribute to the field of quantum optics?

Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan made significant contributions to the field of quantum optics, including his work on the quantum theory of coherence and his development of the quantum stochastic calculus.

5. What is the significance of Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan's passing for the scientific community?

Prof. E. C. G. Sudarshan's passing is a great loss for the scientific community, as he was a highly respected and influential figure in the field of theoretical physics. His contributions to quantum mechanics and quantum optics will continue to have a lasting impact on future research and understanding in these areas.

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