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Rolf Landauer

1927 – 1999

American-German physicist, engineer

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About Rolf Landauer

Lived 1927 – 1999 (aged 72). Rolf Landauer was a German and American physicist, computer scientist and engineer, known for Landauer formula and Landauer's principle.

Awards and honors Fellow, IEEE Member, National Academy of Engineering Member, National Academy of Sciences Member, European Academy of Sciences and Arts Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Honorary doctorate, Technion in Israel 1991 Scott Lecturer at the Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge University 1992 Stuart Ballantine Medal of the Franklin Institute Centennial Medal by Harvard in 1993, Oliver E. Buckley Prize by the American Physical Society (1995) Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton (LVMH) Science for Art Prize (1997) IEEE Edison Medal (1998) For pioneering contributions to the physics of computing and conduction. The Rolf Landauer Medal of the International ETOPIM Association (2009)

The range of his work has been recognized in special issues of two journals, 10 years apart: the IBM Journal of Research and Development (January 1988) and Superlattices and Microstructures (March/April 1998).

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Landauer formula, Landauer's principle
Education
Harvard University, Stuyvesant High School
Employers
IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center
Awards
IBM Fellow; Edison Medal; Stuart Ballantine Medal; Harvard Centennial Medal; Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize; Fellow of the American Physical Society; IEEE Fellow; Buckley Prize
Also known as
Rolf William Landauer, Rolf W. Landauer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rolf Landauer?

American-German physicist, engineer (1927-1999)

When was Rolf Landauer born?

Rolf Landauer was born on 4 February 1927 in Stuttgart.

When did Rolf Landauer die?

Rolf Landauer died on 27 April 1999 in Westchester County.

What was Rolf Landauer's occupation?

Rolf Landauer was a physicist, computer scientist and engineer.

What was Rolf Landauer known for?

Rolf Landauer was known for Landauer formula and Landauer's principle.

What nationality was Rolf Landauer?

Rolf Landauer was German and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rolf Landauer

· Wikidata: Q69412

· DBpedia: Rolf Landauer

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