David Awschalom

American physicist · United States · On the map · Scientists · Born 1956 · age 70

David D. Awschalom is an American condensed matter experimental physicist. He is best known for his work in spintronics in semiconductors.

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2018Clarivate Citation LaureatesAward2015Lilienfeld PrizeAward2006Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and SciencesAward2005Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter PrizeAward2003IUPAP Magnetism Award and Néel MedalAward1992Fellow of the American Physical SocietyAward1956Born11 October 1956

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