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George Sudarshan

George Sudarshan was an influential Indian physicist renowned for his work in quantum optics and foundational quantum theory. He made significant contributions to understanding the behavior of light at the quantum level, helping to develop ideas like the coherent state and the P-representation, which describe how light interacts with matter. His research advanced our knowledge of quantum mechanics and contributed to modern technologies such as lasers and quantum information. Sudarshan was also a passionate educator and thinker, shaping the field of theoretical physics in India and worldwide.