Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science

To recognize outstanding contributions to basic research which uses lasers to advance our knowledge of the fundamental physical properties of materials and their interaction with light. Some examples of relevant areas of research are: nonlinear optics, ultrafast phenomena, laser spectroscopy, squeezed states, quantum optics, multiphoton physics, laser cooling and trapping, physics of lasers, particle acceleration by lasers, and short wavelength lasers. The prize consists of $10,000 plus an allowance for travel to the meeting at which the prize is awarded and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient. The prize will be awarded annually.

Establishment & Support

The prize was endowed by the NEC Corporation in 1991.

Rules & Eligibility

Nominations are open to candidates who have made outstanding contributions to basic research using lasers. 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:
 
Marjatta Lyyra
Temple University
Department of Physics
1900  North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: (215) 204-3776
Fax: (215) 204-5652
E-mail: lyyra@temple.edu

Other Selection Committee Members: Gerd Leuchs, Szymon Suckewer, Mark Kasevich, David Nesbitt
 
Nomination Guidelines

2008 Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science Recipient:
James Bergquist
NIST

Past Recipients:

2007:	Szymon Suckewer
2006:	Paul B. Corkum
2005:	Marlan O. Scully
2004:	Federico Capasso
2003:	David Pritchard
2002:	Stephen Harris
2001:	David J. Wineland
2000:	Richard Neil Zare
1999:	Carl E. Wieman
1998:	William D. Phillips
1997:	Charles V. Shank Erich Peter Ippen
1996:	Theodor W. Hänsch
1995:	Richart E. Slusher
1994:	Steven Chu
1993:	John L. Hall
1992:	Yuen-Ron Shen
1991:	Peter P. Sorokin