Roy J. Glauber

Roy J. Glauber was a pioneering physicist known for his significant contributions to quantum optics, the study of light and its quantum properties. He introduced concepts like "coherence" and "photon statistics," which help explain how light behaves at a quantum level, including phenomena such as lasers and the behavior of single photons. His work laid the foundation for understanding the interactions between light and matter and earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2005. Glauber’s research has applications in fields such as telecommunications, imaging, and quantum computing.