Benjamin Simons
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Ben Simons is a British theoretical physicist
, working in the field of theoretical condensed matter physics
and in biophysics
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Simons is currently Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge
Cavendish Laboratory
. In 2001 he was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize
by the Institute of Physics
.
Ben has 2 Brothers, Thomas and Joseph. His father is a professor at Oxford University, Professor John. P Simons. He is married and has 2 children.
Theoretical physics
Theoretical physics is a branch of physics which employs mathematical models and abstractions of physics to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena...
, working in the field of theoretical condensed matter physics
Condensed matter physics
Condensed matter physics deals with the physical properties of condensed phases of matter. These properties appear when a number of atoms at the supramolecular and macromolecular scale interact strongly and adhere to each other or are otherwise highly concentrated in a system. The most familiar...
and in biophysics
Biophysics
Biophysics is an interdisciplinary science that uses the methods of physical science to study biological systems. Studies included under the branches of biophysics span all levels of biological organization, from the molecular scale to whole organisms and ecosystems...
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Simons is currently Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
Cavendish Laboratory
Cavendish Laboratory
The Cavendish Laboratory is the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge, and is part of the university's School of Physical Sciences. It was opened in 1874 as a teaching laboratory....
. In 2001 he was awarded the Maxwell Medal and Prize
Maxwell Medal and Prize
The Maxwell Medal and Prize is one of the principal awards made annually by the Institute of Physics. The award is made for outstanding contributions to theoretical physics and is intended to recognize theoretical physicists early in their careers....
by the Institute of Physics
Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40,000....
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Ben has 2 Brothers, Thomas and Joseph. His father is a professor at Oxford University, Professor John. P Simons. He is married and has 2 children.