Subject Awards

The Gabor medal and prize

History

In 2008 Council established the Gabor medal and prize.  This had originally been known as the Duddlell medal and prize, which was instituted by the Council of The Physical Society in 1923 as a memorial to William du Bois Duddell, the inventor of the electromagnetic oscillograph. Between 1961 and 1973 the award was made in alternate years, from 1975 it was awarded annually and from 2009 in even-dated years.

Terms

The award will be made for distinguished work in the application of physics in an industrial, commercial or business context, including work that has enhanced the economic or social well being of the UK or Ireland.  The medal will be bronze and will be accompanied by a prize of £1000 and a certificate.

Medallists

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