Indian Physicist Deepak Dhar Wins 2026 Dirac Medal for Statistical Mechanics
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics for his significant contributions to statistical mechanics. He shares the honour with three other physicists recognized for their work on complex systems, which have applications in biology, finance, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Dhar is noted for his 'sandpile model,' explaining how systems can remain stable before sudden changes. The Dirac Medal, established in 1985, honors major advances in theoretical physics.
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