Lars Onsager Prize

To recognize outstanding research in theoretical statistical physics including the quantum fluids. The prize consists of $10,000 as well as a certificate citing the contribution made by the recipient. It was presented annually beginning in 1997.

Establishment & Support

The prize was endowed in 1993 by Drs. Russell and Marian Donnelly in memory of the unique spirit of Lars Onsager and his passion for analytical results.

Rules & Eligibility

Nominations are accepted from all scientists of all nations regardless of geographical location. The prize is open to researchers in statistical physics covering a wide range of physical phenomena, as long as the nominee is active at the time of the award. Nominations are active for three years.

Nomination & Selection Process

This year’s deadline has passed.  Please check back soon for next year’s nomination information and deadline.

2010 Selection Committee: Leo Radzihovsky, Randy Kamien, B. Sriram Shastry, Sidney Redner, Rajiv Singh

2010 Lars Onsager Prize Recipient(s):
Daniel Friedan
Rutgers University
Stephen Shenker
Stanford University

Past Recipients:

2009:	B. Sriram Shastry
2008:	Christopher Pethick Gordon Baym Tin-Lun Ho
2007:	A. Brooks Harris
2006:	Rodney J. Baxter
2005:	Valery L Pokrovsky
2004:	John Cardy
2003:	Pierre Claude Hohenberg
2002:	Anatoly Larkin
2001:	Bertrand I. Halperin
2000:	David James Thouless John Michael Kosterlitz
1999:	Chen Ning Yang
1998:	Leo P. Kadanoff
1997:	Robert H. Kraichnan
1995:	Michael E. Fisher