The Henri Poincaré Prize is awarded every three years since 1997 for exceptional achievements in
mathematical physics
Mathematical physics refers to the development of 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 developme ...
and foundational contributions
leading to new developments in the field. The prize is sponsored by the Daniel Iagolnitzer Foundation and is awarded to approximately three scientists at the
International Congress on Mathematical Physics
The International Congress on Mathematical Physics (ICMP) is the largest research congress in mathematical physics. It is held every three years, on behalf of the International Association of Mathematical Physics (IAMP).
Prizes
The Henri Poin ...
. The prize was also established to support promising young researchers that already made outstanding contributions in mathematical physics.
Prize recipients
See also
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Henri Poincaré
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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 ...
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List of mathematics awards
References
External links
Webpage of the prizeDaniel Iagolnitzer Foundation
Physics awards
Research awards
Mathematical physics
Triennial events
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