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Quantum physicist Ignacio Cirac wins 2026 Isaac Newton Medal

Original: Quantum physicist Ignacio Cirac awarded 2026 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize

Spanish quantum physicist Ignacio Cirac has been awarded the 2026 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize, one of the highest honours in physics. Cirac, a director at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, is renowned for pioneering work in quantum information theory and quantum computing alongside Peter Zoller. The award recognises his foundational contributions to the field.

Why now: A major international physics prize has just been announced for a leading figure in quantum science.

Ignacio CiracIsaac Newton MedalInstitute of PhysicsMax Planck Institute of Quantum Optics

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