Bruno Touschek emerged as a prominent physicist in the latter half of the twentieth century, drawing on his expertise in theoretical physics and his experiences with Wideroe in Germany to conceive, propose, and construct the first particle accelerator. His pioneering work significantly advanced humanity's comprehension of the universe. Despite being arrested and interned in a concentration camp due to his Jewish heritage, Touschek persevered through this ordeal. Escaped from the camp, he continued his dedication to study and research. His contributions extended further with the development of the Accumulation Ring, a precursor to modern particle accelerators.
INTERVIEW WITH DIEGO BETTONI, INFN VICE PRESIDENT
THE ISSNAF YOUNG INVESTIGATOR INFN TOUSCHEK AWARD
Since 2022, INFN has honored Touschek's legacy by dedicating the ISSNAF YI Award to research in fundamental interaction of matters, such as elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, cosmology and the physics of particle beams.
At the interview recorded at the 2023 Awards Ceremony, Diego Bettoni, Vice President of INFN, emphasized the institute's commitment to nurturing young scientists and fostering continuous innovation through global scientific collaboration, particularly with institutions like CERN. Bettoni highlighted forthcoming projects aimed at expanding our understanding of the universe through cutting-edge experiments and technological advancements poised to revolutionize particle physics.
For more information about the ISSNAF Awards, visit https://www.issnaf.org/celebrate
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