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Jacob Taylor Receives 2014 Young Scientist Prize

The 2014 IUPAP Young Scientist prize for the Commission on Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (C15) was awarded to Jacob Taylor for groundbreaking advances in the design of compact, practical devices that bridge the classical world with the exotic...

Jacob Taylor Receives 2014 Silver Medal Award

Dr. Taylor is recognized for his pioneering advances in making compact, practical quantum devices that bridge the familiar classical world we live in with the exotic quantum world, where matter at the smallest scales exhibits surprising and powerful...

2013 APS Outstanding Referee - Zachary Levine

The Outstanding Referee program … recognize[s] scientists who have been exceptionally helpful in assessing manuscripts for publication in the APS journals.

2012 - Bronze Medal Award---Glenn Solomon

For establishing the fundamental science and demonstrating the feasibility of quantum photonic devices needed for quantum communication and metrology.

2012 Winner - Service to America - Call to Service - Jacob Taylor

Came up with an original scientific theory that could lead to medical imaging in microscopic detail for better health care, while also developing innovative technology to allow greater quantities of data to speed across the Internet with less energy...

2011 PECASE - Jacob Taylor

Taylor was selected for his pioneering, world-class research on quantum fault tolerance and on the dynamic properties of quantum information devices, and for his commitment to providing educational and research experiences to graduate students...

2010 NIST Sigma Xi Young Scientist Award - Joshua Bienfang

For pioneering studies in quantum cryptography.

2009 - Bronze Medal Award---Alan Migdall

For advancing photon-based metrology for applications in optical radiation measurement, fundamental physics, and quantum information.

2008 APS Fellow - Glenn Solomon

For extensive contributions to the study of quantum optics with quantum dots.

2006 PECASE - Joshua Bienfang

Bienfang is using fundamental theories of physics, combined with the latest telecommunications technology, to develop a form of secret-message transmission known as quantum cryptography. His expertise in laser technology and high-speed electronics...

2007 R&D 100 Award - Joshua Bienfang

A high-speed quantum cryptography system that allows "Alice" and "Bob" to discuss things in absolute secrecy earned a 2007 R&D 100 Award for a team of researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Read more ...

Alan Migdall Named 2007 APS Fellow

For the development of parametric down conversion and correlated-photon generation for metrology, cryptography, communications, and fundamental physics applications.

2001 - Silver Medal Award---Zachary Levine

Award Citation For advancing next generation lithography by the discovery of deep, ultraviolet birefringence in calcium fluoride. Individual Award Zachary H. Levine Physicist Physical Measurement Laboratory

2001 APS Fellow - Zachary Levine

For leadership in demonstrating x-ray tomography of integrated circuit interconnects with submicron resolution.

1999 - Bronze Medal Award---Zachary Levine

Award Citation For the development of high-resolution X-ray microtomography of buried structures. Individual Award Zachary H. Levine Physicist Physical Measurement Laboratory

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