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Home   |   Programs   |   Prizes, Awards and Fellowships   |   Prizes   |   Herbert P. Broida Prize

Herbert P. Broida Prize

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To recognize and enhance outstanding experimental advancements in the fields of atomic and molecular spectroscopy or chemical physics. The prize consists of $5,000, an allowance for travel to the award ceremony, and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient. The first prize was awarded in 1980 and every odd numbered year thereafter.

Establishment & Support

The prize was established in 1979 as a memorial to and in recognition of the accomplishments of Herbert P. Broida, late Professor of Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. It is supported by the friends and colleagues of Herbert P. Broida.

Rules & Eligibility

The prize is awarded to one individual in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy or chemical physics. Emphasis will be given to work done within the five years prior to the awarding of the prize. Preference will be granted to an individual whose contributions have displayed a high degree of breadth, originality and creativity. Nominations are active for three cycles.

Nomination & Selection Process

This year’s deadline has passed. Please check back soon for next year’s nomination information and deadline.

2009 Selection Committee: R.P. Van Duyne, Jon Hougan, James Bergquist, Nick Bigelow, James Hynes

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2009 Herbert P. Broida Prize Recipient:
Gustav Gerber
Universitat Wurzburg

Past Recipients:

2007: James C. Bergquist
2005: Hanna Reisler
2003: George W. Flynn
2001: David W. Chandler
Paul Houston
1999: Terry A. Miller
1997: William Happer
1995: Ahmed Zewail
1993: Curt Wittig
1991: David E. Pritchard
1989: Stephen R. Leone
1987: Steven Chu
1985: Richard Bersohn
1983: Theodore W. Hansch
1981: William C. Lineberger
1980: Robert W. Field
 
 
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