04/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/23/2024 05:06
Driving the news: The American Physical Society (APS) recognizes advancements in plasma science with the Will Allis Prize for the Study of Ionized Gases. Recent gifts from Micron, Intel, and Lam Researchhave helped APS expand the Allis Prize from a biannual award to an annual one, offering each recipient $10,000.
Why it matters:Plasma, a highly energetic state of matter, has numerous industrial applications, such as in computer chip fabrication, water purification, film surface adhesion, and spacecraft thrusters. The growth of the semiconductor industry in the 1970s further propelled interest in industrial applications.
Bottom line: Lam plays a significant role in plasma science by collaborating with researchers, supporting the Allis Prize, and employing physics, chemistry, and engineering students and experts.
Read moreabout ionized gases and the role of the Allis Prize in the semiconductor industry on the American Physical Society website.