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Birth of Alfred Kastler

3 May 1902

French physicist (1902–1984). Alfred Kastler was born on 3 May 1902 in what is now France. Alfred Kastler is remembered as a physicist, poet and university teacher, a citizen of France. Notable works include “optical pumping” and “Nuclear acoustic resonance”. Positions held included chairperson and chairperson.

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