Joannes Theodorus Maria (Jook) Walraven, born on August 20, 1947, is a Dutch experimental physicist known for his contributions to quantum gases. He studied physics at the University of Amsterdam, completing his PhD under Isaac Silvera focusing on Bose-Einstein Condensation. Walraven developed a method of evaporative cooling to create atomic hydrogen gas, aiming for it to become a quantum gas. He later transitioned to laser science, becoming a key figure in achieving Bose-Einstein Condensate and was elected a fellow of the American Physical Society in 2005.
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August 20, 1947 Facts
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Jook Walraven belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Amsterdam
Educated At: University of Amsterdam
Occupation: physicist
Employers: Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute for experimental physics | AMOLF
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Physical Society (2005)
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Ephemeris for August 20, 1947
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 20, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 20, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Leo 49 | 28 Leo 9 | 12 Scorpio 26 |
| Moon | 23 Libra 37 | 11 Pisces 7 | 12 Leo 15 |
| Mercury | 18 Leo 11 | 25 Leo 14 | 12 Scorpio 59 |
| Venus | 23 Leo 2 | 19 Virgo 10 | 28 Scorpio 52 |
| Mars | 4 Cancer 28 | 20 Gemini 36 | 19 Leo 3 |
| Jupiter | 19 Scorpio 26 | 17 Gemini 34 | 2 Sagittarius 35 |
| Saturn | 14 Leo 46 | 17 Pisces 19 | 22 Leo 22 |
| Uranus | 25 Gemini 25 | 27 Taurus 13 | 25 Gemini 42 |
| Neptune | 9 Libra 0 | 29 Pisces 19 | 11 Libra 42 |
| Pluto | 13 Leo 24 | 0 Aquarius 12 | 14 Leo 55 |
| Rahu | 27 Taurus 52 | 8 Aries 33 | 23 Taurus 48 |
| Ketu | 27 Scorpio 52 | 8 Libra 33 | 23 Scorpio 48 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2024
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Jook Walraven's 2024 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 11 January, 2024 - Mars aspects Sun
Exact: 10 February, 2024 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 21 March, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 April, 2024 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 20 May, 2024 - Mars opposition Moon
Exact: 30 May, 2024 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 29 June, 2024
