Majorana Prize
Encyclopedia
The Majorana Prize is awarded annually by the Electronic Journal of Theoretical Physics
(EJTP) for outstanding contributions to theoretical physics
. It is named after Ettore Majorana
, an Italian theoretical physicist who began promising work on neutrino masses and Majorana equation. On the occasion of the Majorana
Centenary in 2006 and the editing of the Special Issue about his Legacy in Contemporary Physics, the Electronic Journal of Theoretical Physics has established a prize in memory of the great Sicilian physicist Ettore Majorana
(1906 - 1938). The "Majorana Medal" is an annual prize of excellence for the researchers who showed peculiar creativity, critical sense in mathematical and theoretical physics
. For the Centenary of Ettore Majorana
the (1906-1938) Electronic Journal of Theoretical Physics' (EJTP) has published a special issue dedicated to the modern development of Majorana’s legacy.
The prize will be awarded to three different categories:
Electronic Journal of Theoretical Physics
The Electronic Journal of Theoretical Physics was established on 2003 as a peer-reviewed, open-access electronic journal of theoretical physics . The journal is published quarterly, notwithstanding special issues. EJTP also hands out the Majorana Prize every year.-External links:**...
(EJTP) for outstanding contributions to theoretical physics
Theoretical physics
Theoretical physics is a branch of physics which employs mathematical models and abstractions of physics to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena...
. It is named after Ettore Majorana
Ettore Majorana
Ettore Majorana was an Italian theoretical physicist who began work on neutrino masses. He disappeared suddenly in mysterious circumstances. He is noted for the eponymous Majorana equation and for Majorana fermions.-Gifted in mathematics:Majorana was born in Catania, Sicily...
, an Italian theoretical physicist who began promising work on neutrino masses and Majorana equation. On the occasion of the Majorana
Majorana
Majorana may refer to:* Majorana equation, a relativistic wave equation* Majorana fermion, a concept in particle physics* Majorana spinor, a concept in quantum field theory* Origanum majorana, a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb...
Centenary in 2006 and the editing of the Special Issue about his Legacy in Contemporary Physics, the Electronic Journal of Theoretical Physics has established a prize in memory of the great Sicilian physicist Ettore Majorana
Ettore Majorana
Ettore Majorana was an Italian theoretical physicist who began work on neutrino masses. He disappeared suddenly in mysterious circumstances. He is noted for the eponymous Majorana equation and for Majorana fermions.-Gifted in mathematics:Majorana was born in Catania, Sicily...
(1906 - 1938). The "Majorana Medal" is an annual prize of excellence for the researchers who showed peculiar creativity, critical sense in mathematical and theoretical physics
Theoretical physics
Theoretical physics is a branch of physics which employs mathematical models and abstractions of physics to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena...
. For the Centenary of Ettore Majorana
Ettore Majorana
Ettore Majorana was an Italian theoretical physicist who began work on neutrino masses. He disappeared suddenly in mysterious circumstances. He is noted for the eponymous Majorana equation and for Majorana fermions.-Gifted in mathematics:Majorana was born in Catania, Sicily...
the (1906-1938) Electronic Journal of Theoretical Physics' (EJTP) has published a special issue dedicated to the modern development of Majorana’s legacy.
The prize will be awarded to three different categories:
- The Best Person in Physics (outstanding in physics).
- The Best EJTP Special Issue Paper.
- The Best EJTP Paper.
Majorana Prizes Laureates (2006)
- Erasmo Recami
- Ennakkal Chandy George SudarshanGeorge SudarshanEnnackal Chandy George Sudarshan , also E.C.G. Sudarshan, is a prominent Indian American physicist, author, and professor at The University of Texas at Austin.-Early life:...
- Jason Zimba
- Gordon W. Semenoff and Pasquale Sodano
Majorana Prizes Laureates (2008)
- Geoffrey F. Chew
- Hagen KleinertHagen KleinertHagen Kleinert is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Free University of Berlin, Germany , at theWest University of Timişoara, at thein Bishkek. He is also of the...
- S. Esposito and G. Salesi
- Giuseppe Vitiello
- N. I. Farahat and W. I. Eshraim
Majorana Prize committee (2010)
- Erasmo Recami (Head of the Committee)
- Fabio Majorana
- E.C. George Sudarshan
- Eliano Pessa
- Jason Zimba
- Leonardo Chiatti
- José Luis Loَpez-Bonilla
- Ignazio Licata
- Ammar Sakaji