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Published the Jan. 23, 2025

The Jean Ricard Prize 2023 was awarded to Pascale Senellart by the French Physical Society (SFP), in recognition of her exceptional contributions to quantum photonics

Pascale Senellart was honored with the 2023 Jean Ricard Prize by the French Physical Society (SFP) for her major contributions to quantum photonics, which are essential advancements for the future of quantum communications and computers. This prestigious award was presented to her during the anniversary events held at C2N, marking the 40th anniversary of epitaxial quantum dots and paying tribute to Jean-Yves Marzin, a pioneer of quantum dots and Pascale’s PhD supervisor.

Her research focuses on optical components for quantum information processing, at the intersection of solid-state physics, quantum optics, and nanotechnology. In addition, Pascale Senellart is a co-founder and scientific advisor of the start-up Quandela, which stands out in the field of quantum photonics innovation.

The Jean Ricard Prize is among the most prestigious distinctions in physics, having been awarded to illustrious laureates such as Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Serge Haroche, and Albert Fert, all of whom were Nobel Prize winners.

photos : Laurent Ardhuin | C2N