Science · 1916–2002
Alexander Prokhorov — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 11 July 1916 · Died: 8 January 2002 · Age at death: 85
How old was Alexander Prokhorov when he died?
Alexander Prokhorov died aged 85. He was born on 11 July 1916 and died on 8 January 2002.
Nobel Prize-winning physicist who co-invented the laser
Did you know?He was wounded while serving as an infantryman during the second world war before returning to his scientific research.
Alexander Mikhailovich Prokhorov (born Alexander Michael Prochoroff; Russian: Александр Михайлович Прохоров; 11 July 1916 – 8 January 2002) was an Australian-born Soviet physicist and researcher whose work focused on quantum electronics. His most famous and well-known works were on optics and electromagnetic research.
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- Age at death
- 85
- Would be
- 110
- Years since death
- 24
- Born
- July 11, 1916 · Atherton, Australia
- Died
- January 8, 2002
- Nationality
- Russian
- Known for
- Science
Family
- Spouse
- Galina Shelepina
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