Joel Lebowitz

Prix

1. 2007

   Médaille Max Planck

   Physique

   For his significant contributions to the statistical physics of equilibrium and non-equilibrium systems, in particular for his contributions to the theory of phase transitions, the dynamics of infinite systems and stationary states in non-equilibrium; he is further honored for being at the forefront of new trends in the field and for introducing several generations of scientists to it with great enthusiasm.