Awards and Honors

Laureate - Other

Alain Aspect

2006
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Prof. Alain Aspect of the École Polytechnique de Paris was awarded an honorary doctorate for his contribution in the field of quantum optics and atomic physics. The granting of the honorary doctorate was held at the Convocation of the University of Montreal, on May 26.

The award of an honorary doctorate by Polytechnique Montreal recognizes the competence and excellence of a person whose work or contribution to science or business - related mainly to engineering, technology or related fields- has been recognized nationally or internationally.