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Tribute to 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics Winner, Dr. John Hall

Date: Oct. 7, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Science


TRIBUTE TO 2005 NOBEL PRIZE IN PHYSICS WINNER, DR. JOHN HALL -- (Extensions of Remarks - October 07, 2005)

* Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise to commend Dr. John Hall, winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics. Dr. Hall is a scientist emeritus in the Quantum Physics division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and a Fellow at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics.

* Dr. Hall has been recognized for his contributions to the development of a laser based precision spectroscopy and optical frequency comb technique. His innovative techniques have made it possible to carry out studies in the stability of the constants of nature over time and to develop extremely accurate clocks and improved GPS technology.

* This is the third time a NIST researcher has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics, and I am proud to be a strong supporter of that important agency. I applaud Dr. Hall for his outstanding achievements in physics and I wish him continued success in the years ahead.

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