I.I. Rabi Prize in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics

To recognize and encourage outstanding research in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics by investigators who have held a Ph. D. for 10 years or less. The prize consists of $7,500 and a certificate citing the contributions made by the recipient. An allowance will be provided for travel expenses of the recipient to the Society meeting at which the prize is presented. It is awarded in odd-numbered years.

Establishment & Support

The prize was endowed in 1989 by family, friends, and colleagues of I. I. Rabi.

Rules & Eligibility

Nominations are open to scientists of all nationalities regardless of the geographical location at which the work was done. The prize shall ordinarily be awarded to one person but may be shared when all recipients have contributed to the same accomplishment. Nominations are active for three years.

Nomination & Selection Process

This year’s deadline has passed. Next prize to be awarded in 2011.

2009 Committee Members: Peter Koch, Alex Gaeta, Jun Ye, Ali Belkacem, Marlan O. Scully

2009 I.I. Rabi Prize Recipient:
Mikhail Lukin
Harvard University

Past Recipients:

2007:	Jun Ye
2005:	Deborah Jin
2003:	Mark A. Kasevich
2001:	Christopher Monroe
1999:	Mark George Raizen
1997:	Eric Allin Cornell Wolfgang Ketterle
1995:	Randall G. Hulet
1993:	Timothy E. Chupp
1991:	Chris H. Greene