The Arthur L. Schawlow Prize in Laser Science is a prize that has been awarded annually by the
American Physical Society
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since 1991. The recipient is chosen for "''outstanding contributions to basic research which uses
laser
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s to advance our knowledge of the fundamental physical properties of materials and their interaction with light''". The prize is named after Arthur L. Schawlow (1921–1999), laser pioneer and a Nobel laureate in physics, and as of 2007 is valued at $10,000.
Shaul Mukamel
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Gérard Albert Mourou
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Robert W. Boyd
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* 2015
Christopher Monroe
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Robert Alfano
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Michael D. Fayer
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He attended the University of ...
Federico Capasso
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David J. Wineland
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William D. Phillips
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Biography
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* 1997
Charles V. Shank
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Early life and education
Charles Vernon (Chuck) Shank was born in Mount Holly, ...
Theodor W. Hänsch
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Education and career
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List of physics awards
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List of prizes named after people
This is a list of awards that are named after people.
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See also
*Lists of awards
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