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 symbol ...
(CRM) to recognize research excellence in the fields of
theoretical
A theory is a rational type of abstract thinking about a phenomenon, or the results of such thinking. The process of contemplative and rational thinking is often associated with such processes as observational study or research. Theories may be ...
and
mathematical physics
Mathematical physics refers to 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 t ...
. 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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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
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Physics awards
Awards established in 1995
Canadian science and technology awards