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Rajiah Simon

b. 1948

Indian physicist

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About Rajiah Simon

Born 1948. Rajiah Simon is an Indian physicist.

Rajiah Simon is a professor of physics at the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, India.

Simon received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in 1993 for pioneering work in quantum optics.

Simon and collaborators initiated the quantum theory of charged-particle beam optics by working out the focusing action of a magnetic quadrupole using the Dirac equation.

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Important facts

Born
1948
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physicist
Nationality
India
Education
American College, Madurai, Madurai Kamaraj University
Awards
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rajiah Simon?

Indian physicist

When was Rajiah Simon born?

Rajiah Simon was born in 1948.

What is Rajiah Simon's occupation?

Rajiah Simon is a physicist.

What nationality is Rajiah Simon?

Rajiah Simon is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rajiah Simon

· Wikidata: Q7286140

· DBpedia: Rajiah Simon

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