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William Ott Named 2006 APS Fellow
For sustained leadership of the research and service programs of the Physics Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
The criterion for election is exceptional contributions to the physics enterprise; e.g., outstanding physics research, important applications of physics, leadership in or service to physics, or significant contributions to physics education. Fellowship is a distinct honor signifying recognition by one's professional peers.