Anton Zeilinger
May 20, 1945
Anton Zeilinger is a pioneer in the field of quantum information and the foundations of quantum mechanics. His research centers on the fundamental aspects and applications of quantum entanglement, laying groundwork for the rapidly evolving domain of quantum information. He achieved numerous significant quantum information protocols for the first time, including quantum teleportation and entanglement swapping. His contributions extend to multi-particle entanglement and matter wave interference across various scales.