Freeman Dyson is an American scientist and theorist who has contributed to the fields of nuclear physics, astronomy and biology among others. He is known for the theoretical Dyson sphere and Dyson tree as well as his publications about global warming and the future of biotechnology.
Awards
- 1965: Danny Heineman Prize, American Institute of PhysicsOfficial Site of Freeman Dyson: Freeman Dyson Biography
- 1991: Oersted Medal awarded by the American Association of Physics TeachersOfficial Site of Freeman Dyson: Freeman Dyson Biography
- 1995: Enrico Fermi Award given by U.S. Department of EnergyOfficial Site of Freeman Dyson: Freeman Dyson Biography
- 1996: Lewis Thomas Prize, honoring the Scientist as Poet, awarded by Rockefeller UniversityOfficial Site of Freeman Dyson: Freeman Dyson Biography
- 2000: Winner of the Templeton Prize for ReligionOfficial Site of Freeman Dyson: Freeman Dyson Biography
