Hamburg Prize for Theoretical Physics goes to Eugene Demler
Eugene Demler, quantum researcher and professor at ETH Zurich, was honoured for his theoretical work on quantum fluids and solids, especially for his contributions to the study of ultracold atoms in optical lattices.
Eugene Demler has joined the Department of Physics at ETH Zurich in the summer of 2021. Before he was a physics professor at Harvard University (2001-?2021). His research focuses on understanding strongly correlated quantum systems, from electrons in solids to dilute atomic gases to photons. His work has had a profound impact on diverse areas, such as magnetism and superconductivity, many-?body physics with ultracold atoms in optical lattices, nonlinear quantum optics, and pump and probe experiments in solids. The prize was awarded to Demler on 10 November 2021 in Hamburg.
The Hamburg Prize for Theoretical Physics has been awarded to internationally renowned researchers since 2010. It is one of the most highly endowed physics prizes in Germany. Dr. Henneke Lütgerath, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Joachim Herz Foundation, notes: “With Eugene Demler, we are honouring a researcher this year, who has rendered outstanding services to the application of his theoretical work in experimental physics. His thoughts have provided many important impulses for the development of new materials, for example, for energy transmission or data processing.”