Einstein Prize for Laser Science
In this article, we will explore the significant impact Einstein Prize for Laser Science has had on various aspects of modern society. From its influence in the cultural field to its relevance in the scientific field, Einstein Prize for Laser Science has left an indelible mark on the history of humanity. Over the decades, Einstein Prize for Laser Science has been the subject of study and debate, arousing conflicting opinions and triggering important changes in the way we perceive the world around us. Through the detailed analysis of different perspectives and relevant events, this article aims to shed light on the significance of Einstein Prize for Laser Science and its implications in contemporary society.
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The Einstein Prize for Laser Science was a recognition awarded by the former Society for Optical and Quantum Electronics and sponsored by the Eastman Kodak Company. The prize, awarded in the 1988–1999 period, consisted of a 3-inch brass medal including Einstein's image and a depiction of a two-level transition including the A and B coefficients. Recipients of the prize include:
- Serge Haroche, 1988
- Herbert Walther, 1988
- H. Jeff Kimble, 1989
- Richart E. Slusher, 1989
- Carlton M. Caves, 1990
- Daniel Frank Walls, 1990
- S. E. Harris, 1991
- L. M. Narducci, 1991
- John L. Hall, 1992
- Willis E. Lamb, 1992
- Raymond Chiao, 1993
- Norman F. Ramsey, 1993
- G. S. Agarwal, 1994
- Theodor W. Hänsch, 1995
- Carl E. Wieman, 1995
- David J. Wineland, 1996
- Peter L. Knight, 1996
- Paul Corkum, 1999
In retrospect, the prize was mainly awarded for significant contributions in quantum optics. Two recipients of the Einstein Prize for Laser Science were already Nobel laureates in physics (W. E. Lamb and N. F. Ramsey) and five other recipients went on to win the Nobel Prize in Physics (S. Haroche, J. L. Hall, T. W. Hänsch, C. E. Wieman, and D. J. Wineland). Presentation of the prize was done at the Lasers'88 to Lasers'99 conferences.
Note: the official name of these conferences was The International Conference on Lasers and Applications, Lasers 'XX.
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External links: group photographs
- Group photograph at Lasers'92 including, right to left, Marlan Scully, Willis Lamb, John L. Hall, and F. J. Duarte.
- Group photograph at Lasers'93 including (right to left) Norman F. Ramsey, Marlan Scully, and F. J. Duarte.
- Group photograph at Lasers'95 including (right to left) Marlan Scully, Theodor W. Hänsch, Carl E. Wieman, and F. J. Duarte.
