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F. Duncan M. Haldane

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F. Duncan Haldane is a theoretical physicist recognized for his pioneering work on topology and condensed matter physics. His research into topological phases of materials, particularly those exhibiting quantized Hall effects, fundamentally advanced our understanding of electron behavior. This work earned him the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics.

He primarily serves researchers and students involved in solid-state physics, quantum electronics, and related fields exploring novel electronic states.

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What did Duncan Haldane win the Nobel Prize for?

Haldane shared the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics with David Thouless and Michael Kosterlitz for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter. His specific contributions included work on one-dimensional spin chains and the fractional quantum Hall effect.

Where does Duncan Haldane work?

Haldane is the Eugene Higgins Professor of Physics at Princeton University, where he has been on the faculty since 1990. He was born in London and received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Philip Anderson.

What is the Haldane model?

The Haldane model, published in 1988, describes a theoretical two-dimensional honeycomb lattice that exhibits a quantum Hall effect without an external magnetic field. This model was a foundational precursor to the later discovery and understanding of topological insulators.

Is Duncan Haldane British or American?

Haldane was born in London in 1951 and is British by birth, but he has spent most of his academic career in the United States at institutions including USC, Bell Labs, and Princeton. He holds both British and American citizenship.