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Harry Jeffrey Kimble

Austin, Texas

1949 - 2024

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Harry Jeffrey Kimble, a brilliant quantum physicist and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, died in Austin, Texas, on Monday, September 2. He was 75.Jeff was dazzled by life. He was delighted by nature, captivated by physics, and above all else, devoted to his family. He adored his wife,...

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So sorry to hear about Jeff's passing and difficult couple of years. I came to Texas to work with Jeff and didn't quite know what I was getting into. He pushed us hard, let us flounder, and in the end, led me to success both directly and indirectly. His name and having worked with him opened doors for me that would have otherwise remained closed. I still remember his staring at me as we made some adjustments on an experiment and I asked to check what he was doing; he then smiled and said, "I...

Very sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. As his last University of Texas grad student ('94) he affected my life deeply, as he did many others. As a scientist his contributions will change the world. My years in his lab were intense and challenging; in retrospect they were some of the best years of my life. My deepest condolences to his family.