The J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics, is presented by the American Physical Society at its annual April Meeting, and honors outstanding achievement in particle physics theory. The prize consists of a monetary award (US$10,000), a certificate citing the contributions recognized by the award, and a travel allowance for the recipient to attend the presentation. The award is endowed by the family and friends of particle physicist J. J. Sakurai. The prize has been awarded annually since 1985.[1]
Prize recipients
The following have won this prize:[2]
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^American Physical Society. "J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics". Retrieved October 23, 2009.
^The source of all information in this section, including quotations of the citation texts, is: American Physical Society. "J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics". Retrieved April 22, 2019.
External links
J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics (official site)