The Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics is a prize that has been awarded annually by the
American Physical Society
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since 1977.
The recipient is chosen for "''notable contributions to the field of molecular
spectroscopy
Spectroscopy is the field of study that measures and interprets electromagnetic spectra. In narrower contexts, spectroscopy is the precise study of color as generalized from visible light to all bands of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Spectro ...
and dynamics''".
The prize is named after
Earle K. Plyler
Earle Keith Plyler (April 26, 1897 in Greenville, South Carolina – June 8, 1976 in Tallahassee, Florida), was an American physicist and an important pioneer of infrared spectroscopy and molecular spectroscopy. He is the namesake of the " Earl ...
, who was a leading experimenter in the field of
infrared spectroscopy
Infrared spectroscopy (IR spectroscopy or vibrational spectroscopy) is the measurement of the interaction of infrared radiation with matter by absorption, emission, or reflection. It is used to study and identify chemical substances or functio ...
; as of 2024 it is valued at $10,000. The prize is currently sponsored by the AIP ''Journal of Chemical Physics''.
Recipients
Source
American Physical Society
See also
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List of physics awards
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List of chemistry awards
This list of chemistry awards is an index to articles about notable awards for chemistry. It includes awards by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the American Chemical Society, the Society of Chemical Industry and awards by other organizations.
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References
External links
Earle K. Plyler Prize for Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics American Physical Society
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Awards of the American Physical Society
Chemistry awards
Spectroscopy
Awards established in 1977