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His discovery revolutionized the quantum theory of matter and led
physicists to rethink the basic concepts behind the application of
quantum theory to electromagnetism. His work became one of the
foundations of quantum electrodynamics, a key aspect of modern
elementary particle physics. He worked for many years in the general area of atomic spectroscopy and theoretical laser physics. His published research anticipated the discovery of the maser and its optical counterpart, the laser, and made pioneering contributions to the theoretical understanding of them and to the subject of quantum optics.
Awarded to exceptional candidates, the Willis E. Lamb Jr. Scholarship in Optical Sciences will support a graduate student for the pursuit of a Ph.D. degree in the College of Optical Sciences. The Scholarship will cover the student’s academic year stipend, tuition, university fees, and health insurance for up to two years. Partial funding for summer research is an option.
Completion of the Ph.D. is required. Applicants and nominees must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology or mathematics. Academic excellence is the primary criterion for qualification and a GPA of 3.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required. However, commitment to scholarship, involvement in extracurricular activities and broad-based interests beyond science and technology are important criteria that will be factors in the selection committee’s decision.
The Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to select an academic advisor and decide on a dissertation topic early in their studies. The program of research must result in the submission of a written dissertation. Publication of research results is strongly encouraged, as is acknowledgement in those publications of support through the Willis E. Lamb Jr. Scholarship in Optical Sciences.
The College of Optical Sciences imposes no restrictions and requires no commitments from the recipients beyond a pledge to maintain a high academic standard and to make satisfactory research progress during the two year duration of the Scholarship
At the completion of the Ph.D. and conclusion of the Scholarship, recipients will be free to pursue their goals and interests.
Application Deadline: We are NOT accepting applications at this time.
For More Information, Please Contact: Dr. Carl Maes Associate Dean, Academic Programs College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona 1630 East University Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85721
Application Materials: In addition to the standard application material for the College of Optical Sciences, each applicant for the Willis E. Lamb Jr. Scholarship in Optical Sciences is required to submit a two-page statement of purpose, a detailed list of extracurricular activities and a list of possible topics for a project that will lead to the dissertation. Supporting recommendation letters must address the applicant’s unique qualifications for the scholarship. A committee of OSC faculty will review the applications and announce the winner.
Scholarship Recipients
2007–2010 Amber Young |
Willis E. Lamb Jr., Regents' Professor of
physics and optical sciences, received a 1955 Nobel Prize for his
experimental work on the fine structure of the hydrogen atom and
discovery of a phenomenon called the Lamb shift.