Physicist Deepak Dhar has been selected for the 2026 Dirac Medal for contributions to theoretical physics.
What happened
The 2026 Dirac Medal selection is reported as an international recognition of Deepak Dhar’s research contributions, along with background details about his research standing.
Background and earlier position
The Dirac Medal is a physics award named after physicist Paul Dirac. Such international medals are typically associated with recognition of significant, long-term research contribution in physics, including theoretical work.
What changed now
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