Hermann Haken
Hermann Haken (born 12 July 1927) is physicist and professor emeritus in theoretical physics at the University of Stuttgart. He is known as the founder of synergetics and one of the "fathers" of quantum-mechanical laser theory. He is a cousin of the mathematician Wolfgang Haken, who proved the Four color theorem. He is a nephew of Werner Haken, a doctoral student of Max Planck.
Hermann Haken | |
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Hermann Haken, Pour le Merite 2014 | |
| Born | Leipzig, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | University of Erlangen |
| Known for | Synergetics Haken–Kelso–Bunz model |
| Awards | Honda Prize (1992) Max Planck Medal (1990) Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts (1984) Albert Michelson Medal (1981) Max Born Medal and Prize (1976) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Stuttgart |
| Thesis | Zum Identitätsproblem bei Gruppen |
| Doctoral advisor | Wilhelm Specht |
| Doctoral students | Aneta Stefanovska |
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