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David J. Wineland — Age & Birthday

Born: 24 February 1944 · Age: 82

How old is David J. Wineland?

David J. Wineland is 82 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 24 February 1944.

Nobel Prize-winning physicist and pioneer of quantum computing

Did you know?He was part of the research team that developed the first optical clock, which is significantly more accurate than traditional atomic clocks.

David Jeffery Wineland (born February 24, 1944) is an American physicist at the Physical Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). His most notable contributions include the laser cooling of trapped ions and the use of ions for quantum-computing operations.

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Age: 82
Status: Living

Born: February 24, 1944 · Wauwatosa, United States
Nationality: American
Known for: Science

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