Yakir Aharonov

Yakir Aharonov is an Israeli physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics, particularly the Aharonov-Bohm effect. This phenomenon demonstrates that an electrically charged particle can be affected by electromagnetic fields even in regions where these fields are zero, highlighting the importance of potentials in quantum mechanics. Aharonov's work emphasizes the fundamental role of quantum phases and the non-local nature of quantum interactions, challenging classical intuitions about how particles interact with forces. His research has deepened our understanding of the principles governing quantum systems and has implications in fields like quantum computing and quantum information theory.