David J. Wineland
Other resources
Links to other sites
Articles
Monroe, C. R. and Wineland, D. J. (2008) Quantum Computing with Ions, Scientific American, August.
Yam, P. (1997) Bringing Schrödinger’s Cat to Life, Scientific American, June.
Videos
‘NIST Unscripted: Dave Wineland’. Dave Wineland discusses his landmark work developing laser cooling, a technique that has led to ultraprecise atomic timekeeping and advances in experimental quantum computing. From National Institute of Standards and Technology.
‘Physics for the 21st Century: David Wineland: The Quantum World Single Ion Clocks’
Nobel Prizes and laureates
Six prizes were awarded for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. The 14 laureates' work and discoveries range from quantum tunnelling to promoting democratic rights.
See them all presented here.