Brian P. Schmidt

Premios

1. 2006

   Premio Shaw — Astronomía

   Física

   For discovering that the expansion rate of the universe is accelerating, implying in the simplest interpretation that the energy density of space is non-vanishing even in the absence of any matter and radiation.

2. 2011

   Premio Nobel — Física

   Física

   for the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the Universe through observations of distant supernovae

3. 2015

   Premio Breakthrough — Física Fundamental

   Física

   For the most unexpected discovery that the expansion of the universe is accelerating, rather than slowing as had been long assumed.