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Harvard's Aaron Young has been awarded the 2026 Theodor W. Hänsch Prize for his research on ultrafast spatial light modulation applied to cold atoms. This recognition highlights ongoing advancements in quantum optics and reinforces the mentorship networks driving practical applications in quantum science.
Optica Foundation honors Harvard’s Aaron Young with quantum prize money
Harvard’s Aaron Young wins the 2026 Theodor W. Hänsch Prize in Quantum Optics, receiving $20,000 to further his research on cold atoms.
Aaron Young of Harvard University will receive USD 20,000 as the 2026 winner of the Theodor W. Hänsch Prize in Quantum Optics, the Optica Foundation…
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