List of physics awards

This list of physics awards is an index to articles about notable awards for physics. The list includes lists of awards by the American Physical Society of the United States, and of the Institute of Physics of the United Kingdom, followed by a list organized by region and country of the organization that gives the award. Awards are not necessarily restricted to people from the country of the award giver.

American Physical Society

The American Physical Society of the United States sponsors a number of awards for outstanding contributions to physics.

AwardNotes
Abraham Pais Prize for History of Physics"Scholarly achievements in the history of physics" (Awarded with the American Institute of Physics)[1]
Andrei Sakharov Prize"Leadership and/or achievements of scientists in upholding human rights"
Aneesur Rahman Prize for Computational Physics"Achievement in computational physics research"
Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science"Contributions to basic research which uses lasers to advance our knowledge of the fundamental physical properties of materials and their interaction with light"
Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical PhysicsMathematical physics (Awarded with the American Institute of Physics)[2]
David Adler Lectureship Award in the Field of Materials Physics"Contributor to the field of materials physics, who is noted for the quality of his/her research, review articles and lecturing"
Davisson–Germer Prize in Atomic or Surface Physics"Work in atomic physics or surface physics"
Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy"Contributions to the field of molecular spectroscopy and dynamics"
Einstein Prize"Accomplishments in the field of gravitational physics"
Fluid Dynamics Prize"Achievement in fluid dynamics research"
Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids"Optical research that leads to breakthroughs in the condensed matter sciences"
George E. Pake Prize"Work by physicists combining original research accomplishments with leadership in the management of research or development in industry"
Hans Bethe Prize"Work in theory, experiment or observation in the areas of astrophysics, nuclear physics, nuclear astrophysics, or closely related fields"
Herbert P. Broida Prize"Experimental advances in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy or chemical physics"
Herman Feshbach Prize in Theoretical Nuclear Physics"Achievements in theoretical nuclear physics"
I. I. Rabi Prize"Work by mid-career researchers in the field of atomic, molecular, and optical physics"
Irving Langmuir Award"Interdisciplinary research in chemistry and physics, in the spirit of Irving Langmuir" (Awarded with the American Chemical Society)
James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials"Achievement in the science and application of new materials"
James Clerk Maxwell Prize for Plasma Physics"Contributions to the field of the Plasma Physics"
John H. Dillon Medal "Outstanding accomplishment and unusual promise in research in polymer physics"
Joseph F. Keithley Award For Advances in Measurement Science"Contributions in measurement techniques and equipment"
Lars Onsager PrizeTheoretical statistical physics
LeRoy Apker AwardAchievements in physics by undergraduate students
Leo Szilard Lectureship Award"Accomplishments by physicists in promoting the use of physics for the benefit of society
Lilienfeld PrizeContributions to physics"
Maria Goeppert-Mayer AwardContribution to physics research by a woman
Max Delbruck PrizeAchievement in biological physics research
Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize"Theoretical or experimental contributions to condensed matter physics"
Otto Laporte AwardContributions to fluid dynamics (No longer awarded)
Panofsky Prize"Achievements in experimental particle physics"
Sakurai PrizeAchievement in particle physics theory
Tom W. Bonner Prize in Nuclear Physics"Experimental research in nuclear physics, including the development of a method, technique, or device that significantly contributes in a general way to nuclear physics research"

Institute of Physics

AwardNotes
Clifford Paterson Medal and PrizeExceptional early career contributions to the application of physics
Duddell Medal and PrizeApplication of physics in an industrial, commercial or business context. Renamed Gabor Medal and Prize in 2008[3]
Edward Appleton Medal and PrizeEnvironmental, earth or atmospheric physics[4]
Fernand Holweck Medal and PrizeDistinguished work in experimental physics or in theoretical physics which is closely related to experimentation (Awarded with Société Française de Physique)
Fred Hoyle Medal and PrizeDistinguished contributions to astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology[5]
Gabor Medal and PrizeDistinguished contributions to the application of physics in an industrial, commercial or business context[6]
Harrie Massey Medal and PrizeContributions to physics or its applications (Awarded with Australian Institute of Physics)[7]
Institute of Physics Isaac Newton MedalContributions to physics
Institute of Physics Joseph Thomson Medal and PrizeDistinguished research in atomic physics (including quantum optics) or molecular physics
Institute of Physics Michael Faraday Medal and PrizeSustained contributions to experimental physics
James Chadwick Medal and PrizeDistinguished contributions to particle physics
James Clerk Maxwell Medal and PrizeOutstanding early-career contributions to theoretical physics
James Joule Medal and PrizeDistinguished contributions to applied physics
Katharine Burr Blodgett Medal and PrizeOrganisation or application of physics in an industrial or commercial context
Kelvin PrizePromoting public awareness of the place of physics in the world, of its contributions to the quality of life and its advancement of an understanding of the physical world and the place of humanity within it
Nevill Mott Medal and PrizeDistinguished contributions to condensed matter physics
Occhialini PrizePhysicists who work in Italy (even dated years) or the UK or Ireland (odd dated years) (With the Italian Physical Society)
Paul Dirac Medal and PrizeSustained contributions to theoretical (including mathematical and computational) physics
Phillips AwardDistinguished service to the Institute of Physics
President's Medal of the IOPMeritorious services in various fields of endeavour which were of benefit to physics in general and the Institute in particular
Rayleigh MedalDistinguished research in theoretical, mathematical or computational physics
Richard Glazebrook Medal and PrizeSustained contributions to leadership in a physics context
Rutherford Medal and PrizeResearch in nuclear physics or nuclear technology
Simon Memorial PrizeDistinguished work in experimental or theoretical low temperature physics
Thomas Young Medal and PrizeDistinguished research in the field of optics, including physics outside the visible region

International

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
InternationalAlbert Einstein World Award of ScienceWorld Cultural CouncilRecognition and encouragement for scientific and technological research and development
InternationalBatchelor PrizeInternational Union of Theoretical and Applied MechanicsOutstanding research in fluid dynamics
InternationalBoltzmann MedalInternational Union of Pure and Applied PhysicsPhysicists who obtain new results concerning statistical mechanics
InternationalBreakthrough Prize in Fundamental PhysicsFundamental Physics Prize FoundationTransformative advances in fundamental physics
InternationalDirac Medal (ICTP)International Centre for Theoretical PhysicsTheoretical physics or mathematics
InternationalDirac Medal (WATOC)World Association of Theoretical and Computational ChemistsOutstanding computational chemist in the world under the age of 40
InternationalHamburg Prize for Theoretical PhysicsHamburg Centre for Ultrafast ImagingOutstanding contributions in the fields of atoms, molecules and quantum optics, and condensed matter
InternationalHenri Poincaré PrizeInternational Association of Mathematical PhysicsOutstanding contributions in mathematical physics, and contributions which lay the groundwork for novel developments in this broad field
InternationalFritz London Memorial PrizeInternational Union of Pure and Applied PhysicsContributions to the advances of the field of Low Temperature Physics
InternationalLuigi G. Napolitano AwardInternational Astronautical CongressYoung scientist, below 30 years of age, who has contributed significantly to the advancement of the aerospace science
InternationalUNESCO Niels Bohr MedalUNESCOContributions to physics through research that has or could have a significant influence on the world
InternationalWigner MedalInternational Colloquium on Group Theoretical Methods in Physics, Group Theory and Fundamental Physics FoundationContributions to the understanding of physics through group theory

Americas

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
CanadaCAP-CRM Prize in Theoretical and Mathematical PhysicsCanadian Association of Physicists, Centre de Recherches MathématiquesResearch excellence in the fields of theoretical and mathematical physics
CanadaJ. Tuzo Wilson MedalCanadian Geophysical UnionOutstanding contribution to the field of geophysics in Canada
CanadaJohn Stewart Bell PrizeUniversity of TorontoSignificant contributions relating to the foundations of quantum mechanics and to the applications of these principles
CanadaRutherford Memorial MedalRoyal Society of CanadaResearch in the fields of physics and chemistry
ChileNational Prize for Exact SciencesNational Prize of ChileScientist whose work in the respective field of knowledge makes him worthy of said distinction
United StatesASA Gold MedalAcoustical Society of AmericaOutstanding contributions to acoustics
United StatesASA Silver MedalAcoustical Society of AmericaContributions to the advancement of science, engineering, or human welfare through the application of acoustic principles or through research accomplishments in acoustics
United StatesAdolph Lomb MedalThe Optical SocietyYoung scientists (age 35 or younger) for their contributions to optics
United StatesAlbert Einstein AwardInstitute for Advanced StudyHigh achievement in theoretical physics (no longer awarded)
United StatesAlexander Hollaender Award in BiophysicsNational Academy of SciencesOutstanding contributions in biophysics
United StatesAndrew Gemant AwardAmerican Institute of PhysicsSubstantial cultural, artistic, or humanistic contributions to physics
United StatesArctowski MedalNational Academy of SciencesStudies in solar physics and solar-terrestrial relationships
United StatesBarnard Medal for Meritorious Service to ScienceNational Academy of SciencesMeritorious service to science
United StatesBingham MedalSociety of RheologyOutstanding contributions to the field of rheology
United StatesCharles Hard Townes AwardThe Optical SocietyQuantum optics, the physics of lasers
United StatesComstock Prize in PhysicsNational Academy of SciencesDiscovery or investigation in electricity, magnetism, or radiant energy, broadly interpreted
United StatesDannie Heineman Prize for AstrophysicsAmerican Astronomical Society and the American Institute of PhysicsWork in astrophysics
United StatesDavid Richardson MedalThe Optical SocietyContributions to optical engineering, primarily in the commercial and industrial sector
United States Edward Teller Award American Nuclear Society Pioneering research and leadership in the use of laser and ion-particle beams to produce unique high-temperature and high-density matter for scientific research and for controlled thermonuclear fusion
United StatesEdwin H. Land MedalThe Optical SocietyPioneering work empowered by scientific research to create inventions, technologies, and products in optics and imaging
United StatesEinstein Prize for Laser ScienceSociety for Optical and Quantum ElectronicsSignificant contributions in quantum optics (no longer awarded)
United StatesElliott Cresson MedalFranklin InstituteSome discovery in the Arts and Sciences, or for the invention or improvement of some useful machine, or for some new process or combination of materials in manufactures, or for ingenuity skill or perfection in workmanship. Now the Benjamin Franklin Medal
United StatesEllis R. Lippincott AwardThe Optical SocietySignificant contributions to vibrational spectroscopy as judged by his or her influence on other scientists
United StatesEsther Hoffman Beller MedalThe Optical SocietyContributions by individuals around the world to the fields of optical science and engineering education
United StatesFeynman Prize in NanotechnologyForesight InstituteSignificant advances in nanotechnology
United StatesFrederic Ives MedalThe Optical SocietyDistinction in optics
United StatesGünther Laukien PrizeBrukerRecent cutting-edge experimental NMR research with a high probability of enabling beneficial new applications
United StatesHarold Brown AwardUnited States Air ForceScientific research to solve a problem critical to the needs of the Air Force
United StatesHenry Draper Medal astrophysicsNational Academy of SciencesInvestigations in astronomical physics
United StatesI. I. Rabi AwardInstitute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersOutstanding contributions related to the fields of atomic and molecular frequency standards, and time transfer and dissemination
United StatesIEEE Heinrich Hertz MedalInstitute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersNo longer awarded
United StatesJ. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial PrizeCenter for Theoretical Studies, University of MiamiOutstanding contributions to the theoretical natural sciences
United StatesJohn Price Wetherill MedalFranklin InstituteDiscovery or invention in the physical sciences, or new and important combinations of principles or methods already known
United StatesJohn Tyndall AwardThe Optical SocietyPioneering, highly significant, or continuing technical or leadership contributions to fiber optics technology
United StatesKlopsteg Memorial AwardAmerican Association of Physics TeachersNotable physicist
United StatesMax Born AwardThe Optical SocietyOutstanding contributions to physical optics
United StatesMedard W. Welch AwardAmerican Vacuum Societyresearch in the fields pertinent to American Vacuum Society
United StatesOersted MedalAmerican Association of Physics TeachersNotable contributions to the teaching of physics.
United StatesPaul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence AwardThe Optical SocietyTechnical achievements in optical engineering and contributions to society such as engineering education
United StatesPeter Mark Memorial awardAmerican Vacuum SocietyOutstanding theoretical or experimental work by a young scientist or engineer
United StatesQuantum Electronics AwardIEEE Photonics SocietyOutstanding contributions to quantum electronics, in either or both of the fields of fundamental research or application
United StatesR. W. Wood PrizeThe Optical SocietyTechnical contribution or an invention in the field of optics
United StatesRichtmyer Memorial AwardAmerican Association of Physics TeachersPhysics education
United StatesRobert A. Millikan awardAmerican Association of Physics TeachersNotable contributions to the teaching of physics
United StatesRumford PrizeAmerican Academy of Arts and SciencesContributions by scientists to the fields of heat and light
United StatesRussell Varian PrizeAgilent TechnologiesSingle, high-impact and innovative contribution in the field of nuclear magnetic resonance
United StatesSloan Research FellowshipAlfred P. Sloan FoundationEarly-career scientists and scholars
United StatesWallace Clement Sabine MedalAcoustical Society of AmericaIndividual of any nationality who has advanced the science of architectural acoustics
United StatesWilliam F. Meggers Award in SpectroscopyThe Optical SocietyContributions to spectroscopy

Asia

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
Hong KongShaw PrizeShaw Prize FoundationOutstanding contributions in astronomy, life science and medicine, and mathematical sciences
IndiaAryabhata AwardAstronautical Society of IndiaIndividuals with notable lifetime contributions in the field of astronautics and aerospace technology in India
IndiaInfosys Prize in Physical SciencesInfosys Science FoundationAwards outstanding achievements of contemporary researchers and scientists across six categories, including Physical Sciences
IndiaShanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and TechnologyCouncil of Scientific and Industrial ResearchFor notable and outstanding research, applied or fundamental, in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, mathematics, medicine and Physics.
IndiaKotcherlakota Rangadhama Rao Memorial Lecture AwardIndian National Science AcademyOutstanding contributions in the subject of Spectroscopy in Physics
IndiaOm Prakash Bhasin AwardShri Om Prakash Bhasin FoundationExcellence in the areas of science and technology
IndiaVASVIK Industrial Research AwardVASVIKExcellence in industrial research in the areas of science and technology
IsraelSackler PrizeTel Aviv UniversityPrize in the disciplines of either physics or chemistry
IsraelWolf Prize in PhysicsWolf FoundationPhysics
JapanHeinrich Rohrer MedalSurface Science Society of JapanAchievements in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology based on surface science
JapanNishina Memorial PrizeNishina Memorial FoundationSubstantial contributions in the field of physics
PakistanAbdus Salam AwardInternational Centre for Theoretical Physics Pakistan chapterChemistry, mathematics, physics, biology scientists who are resident in Pakistan, below 35 years of age

Europe

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
EuropeBecquerel PrizeEuropean CommissionScientific, technical or managerial merits in the field of photovoltaic solar energy
EuropeEPS Europhysics PrizeEuropean Physical SocietyScientific excellence in the area of condensed matter physics
EuropeEPS Statistical and Nonlinear Physics PrizeEuropean Physical SocietyResearch contributions in the area of statistical physics, nonlinear physics, complex systems, and complex networks
EuropeEdison Volta PrizeEuropean Physical SocietyAchievements in physics
EuropeGribov MedalEuropean Physical SocietyWork in theoretical elementary particle physics or quantum field theory
EuropeHannes Alfvén PrizeEuropean Physical SocietyAchievements which have shaped the plasma physics field or are expected to do so in future
EuropeHigh Energy and Particle Physics PrizeEuropean Physical SocietyOutstanding contribution to high energy and particle physics
EuropeLise Meitner PrizeEuropean Physical SocietyOutstanding work in the fields of experimental, theoretical or applied nuclear science
EuropeLouis Néel MedalEuropean Geophysical SocietyOutstanding contributions in the application of experimental and theoretical methods of solid state physics to the study of earth sciences
AustriaHaitinger PrizeAustrian Academy of SciencesStudies in chemistry and physics that proved to be of great practical use for industrial applications
AustriaLieben PrizeAustrian Academy of SciencesYoung scientists working in the fields of molecular biology, chemistry, or physics
AustriaLudwig Boltzmann PrizeAustrian Physical SocietyOutstanding achievements in theoretical physics
DenmarkH. C. Ørsted MedalSociety for the Dissemination of Natural ScienceScientific work in physics or chemistry
DenmarkNiels Bohr Institute Medal of HonourNiels Bohr InstituteParticularly outstanding researcher who is working in the spirit of Niels Bohr: International cooperation and the exchange of knowledge
DenmarkNiels Bohr International Gold Medal Danish Society of Engineers, Niels Bohr Institute, Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and LettersEngineering award
FranceAmpère PrizeFrench Academy of SciencesOutstanding research work in mathematics or physics
FranceJacques Herbrand PrizeFrench Academy of SciencesYoung researchers (up to 35 years) in the field of mathematics, physics, and their non-military applications
FranceLeconte PrizeFrench Academy of SciencesImportant discoveries in mathematics, physics, and biology
FranceThree Physicists PrizeÉcole normale supérieureMajor contributions in physics
FranceVolta PrizeGovernment of FranceExtraordinary scientific discoveries related to electricity. No longer awarded
GermanyBerthold Leibinger InnovationspreisBerthold Leibinger StiftungThose who have created applied laser technology and innovations on the application or generation of laser light
GermanyBerthold Leibinger ZukunftspreisBerthold Leibinger StiftungExcellent research on the application or generation of laser light
GermanyGottfried Wilhelm Leibniz PrizeDeutsche ForschungsgemeinschaftExceptional scientists and academics for their outstanding achievements in the field of research
GermanyHeinz Maier-Leibnitz-PreisGerman Ministry of Education and ResearchPhysics
GermanyHumboldt PrizeAlexander von Humboldt FoundationInternationally renowned scientists and scholars who work outside of Germany
GermanyKarl Scheel PrizeGerman Physical SocietyOutstanding scientific work
GermanyKlung Wilhelmy Science AwardOtto Klung Foundation and the Dr. Wilhelmy FoundationYounger German scientists under the age of 40 in chemistry or physics
GermanyBorn Medal and PrizeGerman Physical SocietyOutstanding contributions to physics
GermanyMax Planck MedalGerman Physical SocietyTheoretical physics
GermanyOtto Hahn PrizeGerman Chemical Society, German Physical Society and City of FrankfurtAchievement in the field of chemistry, physics or applied engineering science
GermanyStern–Gerlach MedalGerman Physical SocietyExperimental physicists
GermanyWalter Schottky PrizeGerman Physical SocietyOutstanding research work of young academics in the field of solid-state physics
HungaryInternational Dennis Gabor AwardHungarian Academy of SciencesScientific achievements with practical applications, with a clear positive attitude towards international cooperation of the researchers
ItalyAlfredo di Braccio AwardAccademia dei LinceiTop young chemist or physicist
ItalyEnrico Fermi PrizeItalian Physical SocietyMembers of the Society who have particularly honored physics with their discoveries
ItalyMajorana PrizeElectronic Journal of Theoretical PhysicsOutstanding contributions to theoretical and mathematical physics
ItalyMatteucci MedalAccademia nazionale delle scienzePhysicists for their fundamental contributions
ItalyTomassoni awardsSapienza University of RomeAchievements in physics
NetherlandsLorentz MedalRoyal Netherlands Academy of Arts and SciencesPhysics
PolandFirst Step to Nobel Prize in PhysicsOrganizing CommitteeCompetition for high school students
PolandMarian Smoluchowski MedalPolish Physical SocietySignificant contributions in physics
RussiaBogolyubov Prize for young scientistsJoint Institute for Nuclear ResearchYoung researchers in theoretical physics
RussiaBogolyubov PrizeJoint Institute for Nuclear ResearchOutstanding contribution to theoretical physics and applied mathematics
RussiaBruno Pontecorvo PrizeJoint Institute for Nuclear ResearchElementary particle physics
RussiaDemidov PrizeRussian Academy of SciencesAchievements in natural sciences and humanities
RussiaFriedmann PrizeRussian Academy of SciencesWork in cosmology and gravity
RussiaLandau Gold MedalRussian Academy of SciencesTheoretical physics
RussiaPomeranchuk PrizeInstitute for Theoretical and Experimental PhysicsTheoretical physics
Soviet UnionKurchatov MedalUSSR Academy of SciencesOutstanding achievements in nuclear physics and in the field of nuclear energy
SwedenGregori Aminoff PrizeRoyal Swedish Academy of SciencesIndividual contribution in the field of crystallography, including areas concerned with the dynamics of the formation and dissolution of crystal structures
SwedenLise Meitner Distinguished LectureRoyal Swedish Academy of SciencesPhysics
SwedenNobel Prize in PhysicsRoyal Swedish Academy of SciencesOutstanding contributions for mankind in the field of Physics
SwedenOskar Klein Memorial LectureStockholm University/Royal Swedish Academy of SciencesProminent physicist
SwitzerlandAlbert Einstein MedalAlbert Einstein SocietyScientific findings, works, or publications related to Albert Einstein
SwitzerlandTomalla PrizeTomalla FoundationResearch in gravitation and/or cosmology,
UkraineBogolyubov Prize (NASU)National Academy of Sciences of UkraineOutstanding contribution to theoretical physics and applied mathematics
United KingdomA B Wood MedalInstitute of AcousticsDistinguished contributions to the application of underwater acoustics
United KingdomCopley MedalRoyal SocietyAchievements in research in any branch of science
United KingdomEddington MedalRoyal Astronomical SocietyInvestigations of outstanding merit in theoretical astrophysics
United KingdomHughes MedalRoyal Societyelectricity and magnetism
United KingdomR W B Stephens MedalInstitute of AcousticsContributions to acoustics research or education
United KingdomRayleigh MedalInstitute of AcousticsOutstanding contributions to acoustics
United KingdomRumford MedalRoyal SocietyImportant recent discovery in the field of thermal or optical properties of matter made by a scientist working in Europe
United KingdomTyndall MedalInstitute of AcousticsAchievement and services in the field of acoustics

Oceania

CountryAwardSponsorNotes
AustraliaBarry Inglis MedalNational Measurement Institute, AustraliaLeadership, research and/or applications of measurement techniques
AustraliaDirac Medal and LectureUniversity of New South WalesAdvancement of theoretical physics
AustraliaPawsey MedalAustralian Academy of ScienceOutstanding research in the field of physics by an Australian scientist under 40 years of age
AustraliaPhillip Law Postdoctoral Award for the Physical SciencesRoyal Society of VictoriaExcellence in scientific research by an early career researcher in the physical sciences
AustraliaThomas Ranken Lyle MedalAustralian Academy of ScienceMathematician or physicist for his or her outstanding research accomplishments
AustraliaWalter Boas MedalAustralian Institute of PhysicsResearch in physics in Australia
New ZealandHector MedalRoyal Society Te ApārangiWork of great scientific or technological merit and an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the particular branch of science

See also

References

  1. Abraham Pais Prize for History of Physics, American Physical Society, retrieved 2020-01-24
  2. Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics, American Physical Society, retrieved 2020-01-24
  3. Dennis Gabor Medal and Prize, Institute of Physics, retrieved 2020-01-24
  4. Edward Appleton Medal and Prize, Institute of Physics, retrieved 2020-01-24
  5. Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize, Institute of Physics, retrieved 2020-01-24
  6. Dennis Gabor Medal and Prize, Institute of Physics, retrieved 2020-01-24
  7. Harrie Massey Medal and Prize, Institute of Physics, retrieved 2020-01-24
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