2023-J1454

Honoring Alexander Zamolodchikov upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

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2023-J1454


Senate Resolution No. 1454

BY: Senator PALUMBO

HONORING Alexander Zamolodchikov upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the 2024
Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

WHEREAS, It is with profound intent that this Legislative Body pays
just tribute to a man of indomitable dedication whose purposeful life
and accomplishments will forever stand as a paradigm and inspiration for
others; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to give acclaim
to individuals of great character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Alexander Zamolodchikov upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, to be
celebrated at the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony on April 13,
2024, in Los Angeles, California; and

WHEREAS, The Breakthrough Prize honors an esteemed group of the
world's most brilliant minds for impactful scientific discoveries,
including a subset responsible for substantial progress in the
understanding and treatment of major diseases; and

WHEREAS, The Prize, popularly known as the "Oscars of Science," was
created to celebrate the wonders of our scientific age by founding
sponsors Sergey Brin, Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg, Julia and Yuri
Milner, and Anne Wojcicki; and

WHEREAS, Stony Brook University Distinguished Professor and C.N.
Yang-Wei Deng Endowed Chair Alexander Zamolodchikov was cited for this
most esteemed honor for his profound contributions to statistical
physics and quantum field theory, with diverse and far-reaching
applications in different branches of physics and mathematics; and

WHEREAS, A visionary physicist who has advanced fundamental research
in physics throughout his incredible career, Alexander Zamolodchikov
truly dedicated his lifetime to quantum field theories; these field
theories describe not only particle physics, but emergent phenomena from
magnetism and superconducting materials to the information content of
black holes, and have also become a rich field of study in mathematics;
and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Alexander Zamolodchikov, the
C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics and more generally Stony
Brook's Department of Physics and Astronomy continue to redefine the
current field of theoretical physics, inspiring countless students; and

WHEREAS, As the inaugural C.N. Yang-Wei Deng Endowed Chair in Stony
Brook's Department of Physics and Astronomy, Professor Alexander
Zamolodchikov has made an indelible impact not only on the institution
but on human's understanding of our shared reality; and


WHEREAS, Alexander Zamolodchikov is one of the most accomplished
theoretical physicists worldwide; he has made groundbreaking advances,
with enormous impact in many physics fields, such as condensed matter
physics, quantum statistical physics and high energy physics, including
our understanding of fundamental matter and forces; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, his insights have profoundly influenced the
way theoretical physicists think about foundational concepts, providing
new paths which are being explored at many leading theoretical physics
centers, including Stony Brook; as the first C.N. Yang-Wei Deng
Professor of Theoretical Physics, he continues the tradition of
theoretical physics at Stony Brook at the very highest level; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those
individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alexander Zamolodchikov upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Alexander Zamolodchikov.

actions

  • 29 / Dec / 2023
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 09 / Jan / 2024
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 09 / Jan / 2024
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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