ARTHUR L. SCHAWLOW PRIZE IN LASER SCIENCE

To recognize outstanding contributions to basic research which uses lasers to advance our knowledge of the fundamental physical properties of materials and their interaction with light. Some examples of relevant areas of research are: nonlinear optics, ultrafast phenomena, laser spectroscopy, squeezed states, quantum optics, multiphoton physics, laser cooling and trapping, physics of lasers, particle acceleration by lasers, and short wavelength lasers.

The prize consists of $10,000 plus an allowance for travel to the meeting at which the prize is awarded and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient. The prize will be awarded annually.

Establishment & Support: The prize was endowed by the NEC Corporation in 1991.

Rules & Eligibility: Anyone (not a member of the committee making the selection) may submit one nomination or seconding letter for each prize or award in any given year. Nominations are active for three years.

The deadline for submission of nominations for the 2000 Prize is: JULY 1, 1999

Nominations should be sent to the Chair of the 2000 Prize Selection Committee:

Robert W Field
Dept of Chem 6-219
MIT
77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge MA 02139
Phone (617) 253-1489
Fax (617) 253-7030
Email rwfield@mit.edu

• A letter of not more than 1,000 words evaluating the nominee's qualifications in the light of the particular features of the prize or award and identifying the specific work to be recognized. THERE IS NO NOMINATION FORM for prizes and awards, so this letter is considered the nomination "application".
• A biographical sketch or complete C.V.
• A list of publications.
• At least two, but no more than three, seconding letters and up to five reprints or preprints.

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