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Jeremy O'Brien

b. 1975

Australian physicist

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About Jeremy O'Brien

Born 1975. Jeremy O'Brien is an Australian physicist, known for Quantum photonics.

Jeremy O'Brien (born 1975, Australia ) is a physicist who researches in quantum optics, optical quantum metrology and quantum information science. He co-founded and is CEO of the quantum computing firm PsiQuantum. Formerly, he was Professorial Research Fellow in Physics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Bristol, and director of its Centre for Quantum Photonics.

His work in optical quantum computing has included the demonstration of the first optical quantum controlled NOT gate.

Honours and awards 2009 European Quantum Information Young Investigator Award 2010 Adolph Lomb Medal of the Optical Society of America 2010 Moseley medal and prize of the Institute of Physics 2010 Daiwa Adrian Prize 2011 Elected to the Global Young Academy

Selected publications

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Important facts

Born
7 November 1975, Australia
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physicist
Nationality
Australia
Known for
Quantum photonics
Education
University of New South Wales, University of Bristol, University of Queensland
Employers
University of Bristol, University of Sydney, University of Osaka
Awards
Adolph Lomb Medal; Moseley medal; Philip Leverhulme Prize
Also known as
Jeremy L O'Brien

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeremy O'Brien?

Australian physicist

When was Jeremy O'Brien born?

Jeremy O'Brien was born on 7 November 1975 in Australia.

What is Jeremy O'Brien's occupation?

Jeremy O'Brien is a physicist.

What is Jeremy O'Brien known for?

Jeremy O'Brien is known for Quantum photonics.

What nationality is Jeremy O'Brien?

Jeremy O'Brien is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeremy O'Brien

· Wikidata: Q6181738

· DBpedia: Jeremy O'Brien

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