I.I. Rabi Prize in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

To recognize and encourage outstanding research in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics by investigators who have held a Ph. D. for 10 years or less. The prize consists of $7,500 and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient. An allowance will be provided for travel expenses of the recipient to the Society meeting at which the prize is presented. It is awarded in odd-numbered years.

Establishment & Support

The prize was endowed in 1989 by family, friends, and colleagues of I. I. Rabi.

Rules & Eligibility

Nominations are open to scientists of all nationalities regardless of the geographical location at which the work was done. The prize shall ordinarily be awarded to one person but may be shared when all recipients have contributed to the same accomplishment. 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

Peter Koch
SUNY-Stony Brook
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Stony Brook, NY 11794-3800
Phone (631) 632-8100
Fax (631) 632-8176
Email peter.koch@sunysb.edu

Other Committee Members: Alex Gaeta, Jun Ye, Ali Belkacem, Marlan O. Scully
 
  Nomination Guidelines

2007 I.I. Rabi Prize Recipient:
Jun Ye
JILA

Past Recipients:

2005:	Deborah Jin
2003:	Mark A. Kasevich
2001:	Christopher Monroe
1999:	Mark George Raizen
1997:	Eric Allin Cornell Wolfgang Ketterle
1995:	Randall G. Hulet
1993:	Timothy E. Chupp
1991:	Chris H. Greene