Dirac Medal Latest News
Recently, Deepak Dhar, a theoretical physicist from Uttar Pradesh has been named the co-recipient of Dirac Medal.
About Dirac Medal
- It was first awarded in 1985.
- It is given in honor of P.A.M. Dirac, one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century.
- It is awarded annually on Dirac’s birthday (August 8), to scientists who have made significant contributions to theoretical physics.
- It is awarded by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP).
- Selection Process: An international committee of distinguished scientists selects the winners from a list of nominated candidates.
- The Dirac Medal is not awarded to Nobel Laureates, Fields Medallists, or Wolf Foundation Prize winners, although several past Dirac medallists later went on to receive those honours.
- Cash Prize: The Medalist also receives a prize of US $5,000.
What is the International Centre for Theoretical Physics?
- It is an international research institute for physical and mathematical sciences.
- The centre was founded in 1964.
- It operates under a tripartite agreement between the Italian Government, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
- ICTP is a UNESCO Category 1 Institute.
- It is located in Trieste, Italy.
Source: IE
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