Dalvit named fellow of Optica photonics society
Physicist recognized for advancing the science of light with his quantum expertise
Diego Dalvit, scientist in the Theoretical division at Los Alamos National Laboratory, was elected a fellow of Optica, a recognition earned through “distinguished contributions to the advancement of optics and photonics,” according to the society. Optica, formerly known as the Optical Society of America, is a leading professional society for the science of light.
What he did: Dalvit’s election recognizes his expertise in a range of physics and quantum physics topics, including “outstanding theoretical contributions in electromagnetic quantum fluctuations and quantum optics in metamaterials, plasmonic surfaces and other nanostructured materials.”
- Authored more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, with more than 9,000 citations.
- Co-authored two physics textbooks, one a guide to the essence of Casimir physics and one a volume on statistical mechanics.
- Holds one patent and submitted another in 2024 in connection to his development of quantum remote sensing technology.
- Helped convene more than 50 talks, seminars and related activities during his career, has held membership in committees for Los Alamos activities, and has been a reviewer for funding organizations and for publications.
- Organized seminars, workshops and schools on quantum physics subjects, also serving as mentor to postdoctoral and graduate students over nearly three decades as a scientist.
Of note: Dalvit earned his doctorate in physics from Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. He joined the Laboratory as a Director’s Funded Postdoctoral Fellow in the Theoretical division in 1999. He has been named a fellow (2015) and outstanding referee (2022) of the American Physical Society.
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