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FHP Home   |   Prizes & Awards   |   Abraham Pais Prize for History of Physics

Abraham Pais Prize for History of Physics


To recognize outstanding scholarly achievements in the history of physics. The prize is given annually and will consist of $10,000 and a certificate citing the contributions of the recipient, plus an allowance for travel to an APS meeting to receive the award and deliver an invited lecture on the history of physics.

Deadline: Saturday, May 1, 2010 

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2010 Recipient:

Russell McCormmach
University of Oregon, Emeritus

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 Past Recipients:
2009: Stephen G. Brush
2008: Gerald Holton
2007: Max Jammer
2006: John L. Heilbron
2005: Martin Klein
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