List of physics awards
Overview
Physics, a natural science, is a discipline that attempts to understand the universe's behavior and properties. This field of study has been recognized and celebrated through various awards and honors, given to those who have made significant contributions to the field. These awards range from those recognizing promising young researchers to those honoring lifetime achievements in physics.
Nobel Prize in Physics
The Nobel Prize in Physics is one of the most prestigious awards in the field. Established by the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish industrialist, and inventor of dynamite, it has been awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden, since 1901. The Prize is awarded to individuals who, in the preceding year, have made the most outstanding contributions for mankind in the field of physics.
Dirac Medal
The Dirac Medal is awarded by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in honor of P.A.M. Dirac, one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century. It is given annually to scientists who have made significant contributions to theoretical physics.
Sakurai Prize
The J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics is awarded by the American Physical Society. The prize is considered one of the most prestigious in the field of theoretical particle physics.
Wolf Prize in Physics
The Wolf Prize in Physics is given annually by the Wolf Foundation in Israel. It is one of the six Wolf Prizes established by the Foundation, and has been awarded since 1978. The prize recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of physics.
Fundamental Physics Prize
The Fundamental Physics Prize, established by Yuri Milner, a Russian physicist and internet entrepreneur, is one of the most lucrative academic prizes in the world. The prize is awarded by the Fundamental Physics Prize Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to awarding physicists involved in fundamental research.
Breakthrough of the Year
The magazine Science's Breakthrough of the Year is an annual award for the most significant development in scientific research. Although not specific to physics, many of the awards have been given for advancements in the field.