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Richard Jozsa

b. 1954

Australian academic

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About Richard Jozsa

Born 1954. Richard Jozsa is an Australian mathematician and engineer, known for Deutsch–Jozsa algorithm, Fidelity of quantum states and Schrödinger–HJW theorem.

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Richard Jozsa (born 13 November 1953) is an Australian mathematician who holds the Leigh Trapnell Chair in Quantum Physics at the University of Cambridge. He is a fellow of King's College, Cambridge, where his research investigates quantum information science.

A pioneer of his field, he is the co-author of the Deutsch–Jozsa algorithm and one of the co-inventors of quantum teleportation.

Education Jozsa received his Doctor of Philosophy degree on twistor theory at Oxford, under the supervision of Roger Penrose.

Career and research Jozsa has held previous positions at the University of Bristol, the University of Plymouth and the Université de Montréal.

Awards and honours His work was recognised in 2004 by the London Mathematical Society with the award of the Naylor Prize for 'his fundamental contributions to the new field of quantum information science'. Since 2016, Jozsa is a member of the Academia Europaea.

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Important facts

Born
1954, Melbourne
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Deutsch–Jozsa algorithm, Fidelity of quantum states, Schrödinger–HJW theorem
Education
University of Oxford, Monash University
Employers
University of Bristol, University of Plymouth
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Naylor Prize and Lectureship

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Jozsa?

Australian academic

When was Richard Jozsa born?

Richard Jozsa was born in 1954 in Melbourne.

What is Richard Jozsa's occupation?

Richard Jozsa is a mathematician and engineer.

What is Richard Jozsa known for?

Richard Jozsa is known for Deutsch–Jozsa algorithm, Fidelity of quantum states and Schrödinger–HJW theorem.

What nationality is Richard Jozsa?

Richard Jozsa is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Jozsa

· Wikidata: Q776387

· DBpedia: Richard Jozsa

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