Rajasthan-born theoretical physicist Jainendra K. Jain won the 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics for his discovery of composite fermions, a breakthrough that reshaped quantum theory. The award was presented by Israeli President Isaac Herzog at a state ceremony. The discovery of composite fermions revolutionised the understanding of the quantum Hall effect and opened new research directions in condensed matter physics. The Wolf Prize is considered one of the world's most prestigious awards in science and the arts.
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Indian-Origin Physicist Jainendra K. Jain Wins Wolf Prize in Physics for Discovery of Composite Fermions
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- Rajasthan-born theoretical physicist Jainendra K
- Jain won the 2025 Wolf Prize in Physics for his discovery of composite fermions, a breakthrough that reshaped quantum theory
- The award was presented by Israeli President Isaac Herzog at a state ceremony
- The discovery of composite fermions revolutionised the understanding of the quantum Hall effect and opened new research directions in condensed matter physics
- The Wolf Prize is considered one of the world's most prestigious awards in science and the arts
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• Jainendra K. Jain: Rajasthan-born physicist; Wolf Prize in Physics 2025 (composite fermions) • Presented by: Israeli President Isaac Herzog, at a state ceremony • Composite Fermions: revolutionised understanding of quantum Hall effect • Wolf Prize: from Israel; among world's most prestigious science and arts awards
