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Roman Schnabel

b. 1968

Physicist

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About Roman Schnabel

Born 1968. Roman Schnabel is a physicist.

Roman Schnabel (June 11, 1968) is a physics professor at the University of Hamburg. He specializes in gravitational wave detection and quantum optics.

He has made contributions to the field, including the detection of gravitational waves from binary black hole mergers. He received the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics as a member of the LIGO team.

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Important facts

Born
11 June 1968, Stadthagen
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Physicist
Education
Leibniz University Hannover
Employers
University of Hamburg, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics
Awards
Joseph F. Keithley Award For Advances in Measurement Science

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Roman Schnabel?

Physicist

When was Roman Schnabel born?

Roman Schnabel was born on 11 June 1968 in Stadthagen.

What is Roman Schnabel's occupation?

Roman Schnabel is a physicist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roman Schnabel

· Wikidata: Q90779586

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