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Jean Ginibre

1938 – 2020

1938-2020 French mathematical physicist

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About Jean Ginibre

Lived 1938 – 2020 (aged 82). Jean Ginibre was a French mathematician, physicist and researcher, known for Circular law, FKG inequality and Griffiths inequality.

Jean Ginibre (4 March 1938 — 26 March 2020) was a French mathematical physicist. He is known for his contributions to random matrix theory (see circular law), statistical mechanics (see FKG inequality, Ginibre inequality), and partial differential equations. With Martine Le Berre and Yves Pomeau, he provided a kinetic theory for the emission of photons by an atom maintained in an excited state by an intense field that creates Rabi oscillations. He received the Paul Langevin Prize in 1969.

Jean Ginibre was Emeritus Professor at Paris-Sud 11 University. He directed the thesis of Monique Combescure.

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Important facts

Born
4 March 1938, Clermont-Ferrand
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 March 2020, Fontenay-lès-Briis
Occupation
Mathematician, physicist, researcher
Nationality
France
Known for
Circular law, FKG inequality, Griffiths inequality
Education
Paris-Sud University
Awards
Paul Langevin Award; Cours Peccot; CNRS silver medal; Jane Eliza Procter Fellowship; Peccot Lectures; Prix Paul Langevin

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b. 1942
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Ginibre?

1938-2020 French mathematical physicist

When was Jean Ginibre born?

Jean Ginibre was born on 4 March 1938 in Clermont-Ferrand.

When did Jean Ginibre die?

Jean Ginibre died on 26 March 2020 in Fontenay-lès-Briis.

What was Jean Ginibre's occupation?

Jean Ginibre was a mathematician, physicist and researcher.

What was Jean Ginibre known for?

Jean Ginibre was known for Circular law, FKG inequality and Griffiths inequality.

What nationality was Jean Ginibre?

Jean Ginibre was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Ginibre

· Wikidata: Q6170755

· DBpedia: Jean Ginibre

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