Introduction of Dimitri A. Papanastassiou for the F. W. Clarke Medal

Abstract

There are, to me, three truly exciting personal experiences in science. The first of these is the experience of oneself, privately, observing and understanding something that is new and that is important. The second excitement is the act of precipitating understanding of some natural phenomenon in someone else. The third is to be honored to participate in the formal bestowal of professional recognition of a respected colleague, a student and a friend. I am greatly privileged to stand before two colleagues and friends of different scientific generations that are being recognized by this society today.