The Herbert Walther Prize, awarded jointly by OPTICA and the German Physical Society, honors outstanding contributions in quantum optics and atomic physics. The prize alternates between being awarded in the USA and Germany each year, in memory of Herbert Walther, a renowned researcher who made significant contributions to both organizations.
This year’s recipient is Jun Ye, a researcher at NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) in the USA. Ye has made extensive contributions to the field of optics, including work on ultra-stable lasers, ultra-cold polar molecules, ultra-high resolution spectroscopy, and ultra-high accuracy optical clocks. These achievements have significantly advanced our understanding of quantum phenomena and their applications in precision measurements and quantum technologies.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/awards/2022-herbert-walther-prize-jun-ye
Keywords: optics, lasers, spectroscopy, accuracy, precision
