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Jeffrey A. Harvey

b. 1955

American physicist

Physicist University teacher Theoretical physicist
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About Jeffrey A. Harvey

Born 1955. Jeffrey A. Harvey is an American physicist, university teacher and theoretical physicist.

Jeffrey A. Harvey (born February 15, 1955, in San Antonio, Texas) is an American string theorist at the University of Chicago.

Scientific contributions Among Harvey's many contributions to the field of theoretical physics, he is one of the co-discoverers of the heterotic string, along with David Gross, Emil Martinec, and Ryan Rohm. The four physicists were colloquially known as the "Princeton string quartet".

Harvey is a fellow of the American Physical Society and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2013, he received the Quantrell Award. He is a trustee at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey.

He received the Dirac Medal in 2023.

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Important facts

Born
15 February 1955, San Antonio
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physicist, university teacher, theoretical physicist
Nationality
United States
Education
California Institute of Technology
Employers
University of Chicago
Awards
Fellow of the American Physical Society; ICTP Dirac Medal
Also known as
Jeffrey Alan Harvey

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b. 1957
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeffrey A. Harvey?

American physicist

When was Jeffrey A. Harvey born?

Jeffrey A. Harvey was born on 15 February 1955 in San Antonio.

What is Jeffrey A. Harvey's occupation?

Jeffrey A. Harvey is a physicist, university teacher and theoretical physicist.

What nationality is Jeffrey A. Harvey?

Jeffrey A. Harvey is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeffrey A. Harvey

· Wikidata: Q6175805

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