The Tom W. Bonner Prize in Nuclear Physics is an annual prize awarded by the
American Physical Society's Division of
Nuclear Physics
Nuclear physics is the field of physics that studies atomic nuclei and their constituents and interactions, in addition to the study of other forms of nuclear matter.
Nuclear physics should not be confused with atomic physics, which studies the ...
. Established in 1964, and currently consisting of $10,000 and a certificate, the Bonner Prize was founded in memory of physicist
Tom W. Bonner. The aim of the prize, as stated by the American Physical Society is:
:''To recognize and encourage outstanding experimental research in nuclear physics, including the development of a method, technique, or device that significantly contributes in a general way to nuclear physics research.'' The Bonner Prize is generally awarded for individual achievement in experimental research, but can be awarded for exceptional theoretical work and to groups who have contributed to a single accomplishment.
Recipients
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List of physics awards
This list of physics awards is an index to articles about notable awards for physics.
The list includes lists of awards by the American Physical Society of the United States, and of the Institute of Physics of the United Kingdom, followed by a li ...
References
Tom W. Bonner Prize in Nuclear Physics, American Physical Society
External links
APS Division of Nuclear Physics
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Awards of the American Physical Society
Nuclear physics