FPN05-76

Princeton Scientists Fisch and Tang Honored

November 3, 2005

Nathaniel Fisch, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, is the 2005 recipient of the American Physical Society's prestigious James Clerk Maxwell Prize for Plasma Physics. Fisch is cited "for theoretical development of efficient radiofrequency-driven current in plasmas and for greatly expanding our ability to understand, to analyze, and to utilize wave-plasma interactions."

William Tang, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, is the recipient of the Chinese Institute of Engineers - USA Distinguished Achievement Award. Tang is cited "for his outstanding leadership in fusion research and contribution to fundamentals of plasma science.

They can be reached at:
nfisch@pppl.gov
wtang@pppl.gov