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Bernard d'Espagnat
(1921 - 2015)
French physicist, philosopher, and author
French physicist
philosopher
and author
French theoretical physicist and philosopher renowned for his work on the foundations of quantum mechanics.
Bernard d'Espagnat (1921–2015) was a French physicist and philosopher of science celebrated for his research on quantum mechanics and reality.
He contributed to the formulation of the concept of 'nonlocality' and wrote extensively on the philosophical implications of modern physics.
His influential book 'Veiled Reality' explores the tension between quantum theory and classical notions of objectivity.
D'Espagnat received numerous awards, including the Einstein Prize and the Koyré Medal.
He held professorships at prestigious institutions such as the École Normale Supérieure and CERN.
His interdisciplinary work bridged physics, philosophy, and theology, leaving a lasting impact on the understanding of quantum reality.
Bernard d'Espagnat