ICTP Announces 2026 Dirac Medal Recipients (Physics)
ICTP has awarded its 2026 Dirac Medal to four physicists who have made important contributions to statistical mechanics, a framework used by physicists to describe the collective behaviour of systems with many constituents, and have used it to explore far-ranging concepts in theoretical physics with implications for real-world advancements, from the study of biological systems to that of financial markets and to artificial intelligence.
Summary
Four physicists have been honored with the 2026 Dirac Medal for their significant work in statistical mechanics, impacting diverse fields such as biology, finance, and artificial intelligence. Their research sheds light on collective behaviors in complex systems, highlighting its relevance to real-world applications.
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