The CAP-CRM Prize in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics is an annual prize awarded by the
Canadian Association of Physicists
Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP), or in French Association canadienne des physiciens et physiciennes (ACP) is a Canadian professional society that focuses on creating awareness among Canadians and Canadian legislators of physics issues, sp ...
(CAP) and
Centre de Recherches Mathématiques The Centre de recherches mathématiques (CRM) is the first mathematical research institute in Canada, located at the Université de Montréal.
The CRM has ten research laboratories, one in each of: mathematical analysis, number theory and symbolic ...
(CRM) to recognize research excellence in the fields of
theoretical
A theory is a systematic and rational form of abstract thinking about a phenomenon, or the conclusions derived from such thinking. It involves contemplative and logical reasoning, often supported by processes such as observation, experimentation, ...
and
mathematical physics
Mathematical physics is the development of mathematics, mathematical methods for application to problems in physics. The ''Journal of Mathematical Physics'' defines the field as "the application of mathematics to problems in physics and the de ...
. The award winner's research should have been performed in Canada or in affiliation with a Canadian organization.
Previous winners
A list of previous winners can be found at the CAP website.
See also
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Stefanos Pnevmatikos International Award
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List of physics awards
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References
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Physics awards
Awards established in 1995
Canadian science and technology awards