Background
Balian, Roger was born on January 18, 1933 in Lyon, France. Son of Noubar and Nevarte (Avedissian) Balian.
Balian, Roger was born on January 18, 1933 in Lyon, France. Son of Noubar and Nevarte (Avedissian) Balian.
Degree in Physics, 1st ranked, Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, 1955.
Research physicist Physical Theory Svc., Atomic Energy Commission, Saclay, France, since 1956; head Physical Theory Svc., Atomic Energy Commission, Saclay, France, 1979-1987; professor physics, Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, since 1972. Director Summer School of Physics, Les Houches, France, 1972-1980.
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Member Royal Science Society (Uppsala, Sweden), French Academy of Sciences (Henri Poincaré prize 1954, Rivet-Lamb prize 1954, des Laboratoires prize 1972), Armenian Academy of Sciences, French Physical Society (president 1997-1999, Langevin prize 1966, Jean Ricard prize 1977).
Married Lauris Denise Semerdjian, July 20, 1957. Children: Katia, Pierre, Jacques.