CAP Medal Press Release

The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) and TRIUMF are pleased to announce that the 2022 CAP-TRIUMF Vogt Medal for Contributions to Subatomic Physics is awarded to Asimina Arvanitaki, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, in recognition of her innovative contributions to a number of areas of fundamental physics and in particular for identifying experiments that could test the underlying physics. announcement

Asimina Arvanitaki is a highly innovative theoretician, a pioneer in “tabletop physics,” who has proposed small-scale experiments that complement work at larger-scale particle physics facilities.

Arvanitaki’s theoretical work has contributed to research on supersymmetry, string theory, dark matter, and black holes. Her strategic, creative approach has positioned her at the forefront of the search for new forces and particles that would complete and extend the Standard Model. nominator citation

ABOUT the Medal

First introduced in 2011, the Vogt Medal recognizes and encourages significant experimental or theoretical contributions to subatomic physics.

A series of virtual plenary medal talks will be organized to honour the 2022 medal recipients. The talk schedule will be posted on the CAP's website and notification of each talk will be issued once arranged. The medal will be forwarded to Asimina Arvanitaki with the congratulations of the community. medal description

ABOUT the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP)

The Canadian Association of Physicists, founded in 1945, is a professional association representing over 1600 individual physicists and physics students in Canada, the U.S. and overseas, as well as a number of Corporate, Institutional, and Departmental Members. In addition to its learned activities, the CAP, through its charitable arm - the CAP Foundation, also undertakes a number of activities intended to encourage students to pursue a career in physics. cap description

ABOUT TRIUMF

TRIUMF is Canada’s particle accelerator centre. The lab is a hub for discovery and innovation inspired by a half-century of ingenuity in answering nature's most challenging questions. From the hunt for the smallest particles in our universe to research that advances the next generation of batteries or develops isotopes to diagnose and treat disease, TRIUMF drives more than scientific discovery. Powered by its complement of top talent and advanced accelerator infrastructure, TRIUMF is pushing the frontiers in isotope science and innovation, as well as technologies to address fundamental and applied problems in particle and nuclear physics, and the materials and life sciences. In collaboration with 20 Canadian universities, TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Our passion for understanding everything from the nature of the nucleus to the creation of the cosmos sparks imagination, inspiration, improved health, economic opportunity, and a better world for all.

For more information, visit www.triumf.ca and www.triumf50.com. @TRIUMFLab joint description

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For more information, please contact:

Mrs. Francine Ford, Executive Director
Canadian Association of Physicists
Tel: 343-361-3326
E-mail: execdir@cap.ca
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The 2022 CAP-TRIUMF Vogt Medal for Contributions to Subatomic Physics

Asimina Arvanitaki