The late Prof Sir Tom Kibble awarded Isaac Newton medal

  • Context: News 
  • Thread starter Thread starter Jonathan Scott
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Newton sir
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

Prof Sir Tom Kibble has been posthumously awarded the Isaac Newton Medal by the Institute of Physics, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the field of physics, particularly in the development of theories surrounding the Higgs boson. This prestigious honor reflects his lifelong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Kibble's legacy includes a reputation for kindness and encouragement towards students, as noted by a former student from Imperial College who shared personal anecdotes about their interactions with him.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of particle physics concepts, specifically the Higgs boson.
  • Familiarity with the significance of the Isaac Newton Medal in the UK physics community.
  • Knowledge of the history and contributions of notable physicists.
  • Awareness of the role of academic institutions like Imperial College in scientific research.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the significance of the Higgs boson in modern physics.
  • Explore the history and criteria of the Isaac Newton Medal awarded by the Institute of Physics.
  • Investigate the contributions of other physicists who have been nominated for or received the Nobel Prize.
  • Learn about the impact of mentorship in scientific education and research.
USEFUL FOR

Physics students, educators, researchers in particle physics, and anyone interested in the history of scientific achievements and mentorship in academia.

Jonathan Scott
Gold Member
Messages
2,346
Reaction score
1,192
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36675894
Prof Sir Tom Kibble has been posthumously awarded the highest UK honour for physics.

Prof Kibble has been awarded The Isaac Newton Medal by the Institute of Physics for his outstanding lifelong commitment to the field.

He is noted for his work in the development of theories about the Higgs boson.

On a personal note, he was very kind and encouraging when I spoke to him about some of my unconventional ideas about physics when I was a student (on the Computing Science course) at Imperial College in the 1970s.
 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: mister mishka
Physics news on Phys.org
He's dead?!
I'm just getting the news from this thread!
R.I.P.
 
I didn't know much about him until I saw this video, seems like he came close to winning the Nobel prize several times..

 
  • Like
Likes   Reactions: Jonathan Scott

Similar threads

Graduate Tom Kibble, Physicist .... Dies at 83
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
How Many Air Molecules Did Sir Isaac Newton Breathe in His Lifetime?
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
40K
High School Physics Goes in Search of 'Cool' - Einstein Year Launch
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
3K
The Scientist as Hero - or not
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
Three new books to read about expertise vs. democracy
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Graduate Simple Supersymmetry Bites the Dust
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K