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An Imperial College London physicist was presented with a prestigious prize for his research at a ceremony in Israel.
Professor Stefan Maier (pictured) investigates how tiny nano-scale metal structures react with light to produce light beams.
The aim of this work is to use light to help scientists develop new kinds of microchips that work without electricity, and to produce cheaper more efficient solar cells.
Professor Maier, who is co-director of the Centre for Plasmonics and Metamaterials, was awarded the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize, winning a share of the $50,000 prize fund.
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize is awarded every two years to researchers who have made an outstanding contribution to their field.
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Posted: Thursday 8 July 2010