Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids
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To recognize outstanding optical research that leads to breakthroughs in the condensed matter sciences. The prize consists of $5,000, an allowance for travel to the meeting of the Society at which the prize is being presented and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient. The prize is awarded biennially in even-numbered years as a memorial to Frank Isakson. Establishment & Support:The prize was established in 1979 and supported by the Photoconductivity Conference. Starting in 1994, the prize was supported by Solid State Communications (Elsevier). Nomination Deadline:This year’s deadline has passed. Please check back soon for next
year’s nomination information and deadline. Rules & Eligibility:Nominations are open to scientists of all nations regardless of the geographical site at which the work was done. The prize shall ordinarily be awarded to one person, but the prize may be shared among recipients when all recipients have contributed to the same accomplishment. Preference will be given to work that has been published within the past 10 years. Nominations are active for three years. |
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2008 Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids
Recipient(s):
Joseph Orenstein University of California, Berkeley Zeev Valentine Vardeny University of Utah Past Recipients:
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