Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins Dirac Medal, second Indian after Ashoke Sen

Why in news

Deepak Dhar became the second Indian to win the Dirac Medal for his contributions to statistical physics.

Background

Deepak Dhar was awarded the Dirac Medal by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy. He shares the honor with Bernard Derrida, Marc Mézard, and Haim Sompolinsky. The award is given on the birthday of Paul A.M. Dirac.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyICTP: International Centre for Theoretical Physics is located in Trieste, Italy
• PostDeepak Dhar: Indian theoretical physicist recognized for statistical physics
• FactAshoke Sen was the first Indian to receive the Dirac Medal in 2012

For Mains

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