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Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science

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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.

Deadline: Thursday, July 1, 2010 

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2009 Recipient:

Robert E. Field
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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 Past Recipients:
2008: James Bergquist
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
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