The 2026 CAP Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Physics

is awarded to

Bruce D. Gaulin

"I've felt part of the CAP family since I was a grad student in the early 1980's and couldn't be more thrilled with this 2026 CAP Medal of Achievement recognition. I’ve been more than lucky to work with wonderful students, collaborators and colleagues over four decades and gratefully acknowledge all of their contributions" winner quote

The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) is pleased to announce that the 2026 CAP Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Physics is awarded to Bruce D. Gaulin, McMaster University, in recognition of his groundbreaking applications of neutron scattering to the understanding of quantum materials, especially in studies of geometrically frustrated magnetic systems. announcement

In recognition of his groundbreaking applications of neutron scattering to the understanding of quantum materials, especially in studies of geometrically frustrated magnetic systems. nominator citation

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Mrs. Francine Ford, Executive Director
Canadian Association of Physicists
Tel: 343-361-3326
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