George Ellis(1939)
George Ellis is a recipient of the Templeton Prize (2004) from South Africa. They were educated at University of Cambridge and Goodenough College. They have been affiliated with University of Cape Town.
South Africa
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Major Awards
43
Publications
49
Citations
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Education
University of Cape Town
BSc Hons
Physics
1961
External Profiles
Education
University of Cambridge
Goodenough College
Michaelhouse
University of Cape Town(Bachelor of Science)
Doctoral Advisors
Andrew R. KingMalcolm MacCallumRoy MaartensStefano BorganiHenk van ElstTim GebbieMarco BruniValerio FaraoniJohn M. StewartJeffrey MuruganFrederik P. WolfaardtStanley NelNazeem MustaphaDennis W. Sciama
Top Publications
Theoretical cosmology
Classical and Quantum Gravity201937 citations
Emergence in Solid State Physics and Biology
Foundations of Physics202022 citations
The Causal Closure of Physics in Real World Contexts
Foundations of Physics202021 citations
How Downwards Causation Occurs in Digital Computers
Foundations of Physics201918 citations
Emergence of Time
Foundations of Physics202017 citations
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
MR
Martin Rees
Wolf Prize in Physics (2024)
EH
Edith Hall
Templeton Prize (2024)
FW
Frank Wilczek
Templeton Prize (2022)
AP
Alvin Plantinga
Templeton Prize (2017)
DL
Dalai Lama
Templeton Prize (2012)
FA
Francisco Ayala
Templeton Prize (2010)
MH
Michael Heller
Templeton Prize (2008)
CT
Charles Taylor
Templeton Prize (2007)
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