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Are there any physicist alive today who you believe should have a nobel prize already?
neyzenyelda said:Stephan Hawking.
Seconded, her work is pretty amazing.PAllen said:Lene Hau for her remarkable work slowing and stopping light in quantum media.
http://www.deas.harvard.edu/haulab/lene_vestergaard_hau/lene_vestergaard_hau.htm
encorp said:Is there some where I can read more on Lene Hau's work? I'm trying to google but not coming up with something that seems detailed.
We've had several threads about her work a couple of years ago.encorp said:Is there some where I can read more on Lene Hau's work? I'm trying to google but not coming up with something that seems detailed.
The most likely candidate for a Nobel Prize in Physics today is Dr. C. David Allis. He is a molecular biologist and geneticist who has made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of epigenetics, specifically in understanding how histone proteins regulate gene expression.
Dr. Allis has made significant contributions to the field of Physics through his work in understanding the role of chromatin and histone proteins in regulating gene expression. His research has greatly advanced our understanding of epigenetics and its implications for human health and disease.
Yes, Dr. Allis has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the field of Physics. In 2015, he received the Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award, often referred to as the "American Nobel," for his groundbreaking work in epigenetics. He has also been elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Allis's work has had a significant impact on the field of Physics and has been widely recognized and praised by his peers. His research has opened up new avenues for understanding the role of epigenetics in human health and disease, and has the potential to lead to groundbreaking treatments and therapies. Additionally, his work has been highly influential in other fields such as cancer research and developmental biology.
While it is impossible to predict with certainty, many experts in the field of Physics believe that Dr. Allis's contributions to the field are worthy of a Nobel Prize. His groundbreaking research and numerous accolades make him a strong contender for this prestigious award. Only time will tell if he will receive the honor in the near future.