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Fred Hoyle Medal And Prize
The Fred Hoyle Medal and Prize was established in 2008 by the Institute of Physics of London for distinguished contributions to astrophysics, gravitational physics or cosmology. The medal is named after astronomer Fred Hoyle who formulated the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis. The medal is made of silver and accompanied by a prize and a certificate. The medal was awarded biennially from 2008 to 2016. It has been awarded annually since 2017. Recipients of the medal and prize The following have won the award: *2022: Erminia Calabrese, for observational cosmology using the Cosmic Microwave Background *2019: Gilles Chabrier, for a variety of astrophysical domains *2018: Hiranya Peiris, for cosmic structure *2017: Jane Greaves, for planet formation and exoplanet habitability *2016: Sheila Rowan (physicist), Sheila Rowan, for laser interferometers *2014: Anthony Raymond Bell, for cosmic rays *2012: David H. Lyth, for particle cosmology *2010: Carlos Frenk, Carlos S. Frenk, for cold dar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Institute Of Physics
The Institute of Physics (IOP) is a UK-based learned society and professional body that works to advance physics education, research and application. It was founded in 1874 and has a worldwide membership of over 20,000. The IOP is the Physical Society for the UK and Ireland and supports physics in education, research and industry. In addition to this, the IOP provides services to its members including careers advice and professional development and grants the professional qualification of Chartered Physicist (CPhys), as well as Chartered Engineer (CEng) as a nominated body of the Engineering Council. The IOP's publishing company, IOP Publishing, publishes 85 academic titles. History The Institute of Physics was formed in 1960 from the merger of the Physical Society, founded as the Physical Society of London in 1874, and the Institute of Physics, founded in 1918. The Physical Society of London had been officially formed on 14 February 1874 by Frederick Guthrie, following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
