Lars Onsager Prize

To recognize outstanding research in theoretical statistical physics including the quantum fluids. The prize consists of $15,000 as well as a certificate citing the contribution made by the recipient. It was presented annually beginning in 1997.

Establishment & Support

The prize was endowed in 1993 by Drs. Russell and Marian Donnelly in memory of the unique spirit of Lars Onsager and his passion for analytical results.

Rules & Eligibility

Nominations are accepted from all scientists of all nations regardless of geographical location. The prize is open to researchers in statistical physics covering a wide range of physical phenomena, as long as the nominee is active at the time of the award. Nominations are active for three years.

Nomination & Selection Process

  The deadline for submission of nominations for the 2009 prize is July 1, 2008.   
 
Five (5) copies of nominations and supporting documentation for the 2009 Prize should be sent to the Chair of the 2009 Selection Committee:
 
Paul M. Goldbart
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Department of Physics 
1110 W. Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone (217) 333-1195
Fax (217) 333-9819
Email goldbart@uiuc.edu       
 
  Nomination Guidelines

2008 Lars Onsager Prize Recipient(s):
Christopher Pethick
NORDITA
Gordon Baym
University of Illinois
Tin-Lun Ho
Ohio State University

Past Recipients:

2007:	A. Brooks Harris
2006:	Rodney J. Baxter
2005:	Valery L Pokrovsky
2004:	John Cardy
2003:	Pierre Claude Hohenberg
2002:	Anatoly Larkin
2001:	Bertrand I. Halperin
2000:	David James Thouless John Michael Kosterlitz
1999:	Chen Ning Yang
1998:	Leo P. Kadanoff
1997:	Robert H. Kraichnan
1995:	Michael E. Fisher