Biography:Vladimir Braginsky

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Vladimir Braginsky
Vladimir Braginsky
Vladimir Braginsky
Born 3 August 1931
Moscow, Soviet Union
Died 29 March 2016
Moscow, Russia


Known for Quantum nondemolition measurement; gravitational-wave detector physics; precision measurement

Vladimir Borisovich Braginsky (3 August 1931 - 29 March 2016) was a Russian physicist known for precision measurement, gravitational-wave detector physics, and quantum nondemolition measurement.

Quantum context

Braginsky developed ideas for measuring observables while minimizing quantum back-action. These quantum nondemolition methods became important in gravitational-wave interferometry and other precision measurement systems.

His work connects quantum measurement theory with practical instruments that operate near fundamental noise limits.

Linked Quantum Collection pages

References

  • Braginsky, V. B.; Khalili, F. Ya. (1992). Quantum Measurement. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521419284. 
  • Braginsky, V. B.; Vorontsov, Y. I.; Thorne, K. S. (1980). "Quantum nondemolition measurements". Science 209 (4456): 547-557. doi:10.1126/science.209.4456.547. 


Author: Harold Foppele


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