Jean Dalibard : winner of the 2025 Alessandro Volta Prize

Jean Dalibard has been awarded the 2026 Alessandro Volta Prize, in recognition of his pioneering contributions to laser cooling, light–matter interactions, and groundbreaking achievements in the quantum many-body physics of ultracold gases.

The announcement was made during the European Physical Society (EPS) Council meeting in Vilnius, with the award ceremony to take place on 2 October 2026 in Como, hometown of Alessandro Volta.

This prestigious prize, supported by Gruppo Acinque, celebrates scientific excellence and the enduring impact of physics on society.

Jean Dalibard’s remarkable career and contributions to quantum and atomic physics continue to expand our understanding of nature and inspire future scientific advances.

Read more here: https://eps.org/volta-prize-winner-announced-at-the-eps-council-in-vilnius/

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About the organisations:

European Physical Society (EPS)
The European Physical Society is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing physics in Europe. It unites national physical societies, research institutions, and individual physicists, supporting scientific excellence, collaboration, and education. EPS also plays an important role in science policy, dissemination of research, and the promotion of physics to society and future generations.

Acinque Group
Acinque is a Lombardy-based multiutility company active in energy, environment, water, and infrastructure services. The Group is committed to fostering sustainable development and supporting innovation in the territories where it operates. Through cultural and scientific initiatives such as the Volta Prize, Acinque contributes to strengthening the link between local communities, research, and technological progress.

Fondazione Alessandro Volta
Fondazione Alessandro Volta works to promote scientific culture through educational projects, outreach and cultural initiatives, and collaborations with institutions, schools, and universities, developing networks of national and international significance. Through a wide-ranging annual program of activities dedicated to the promotion of university education, research, advanced training, and culture, the Foundation contributes to enhancing the scientific and human legacy of Alessandro Volta, fostering dialogue between science, culture, and contemporary society.