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Paul Corkum(1943)
PhysicsPaul Corkum is a recipient of the Wolf Prize in Physics (2022) from Canada. They have received 2 major awards in total. Their primary field is Physics. They were educated at Acadia University and Lehigh University. They have been affiliated with University of Ottawa.
CanadaUniversity of Ottawa
2
Major Awards
733
Publications
55,502
Citations
108
h-index
321
i10-index
75.7
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
Most Cited Works
Top publications by citation count#1
Orbital angular momentum control of strong-field ionization in atoms and molecules
Nature Communications(2025)
8
citations
#2
Intrinsic dichroism in amorphous and crystalline solids with helical light
Nature Communications(2024)
11
citations
#3
Femtosecond physics with high power pulses
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference(1992)
0
citations
Recent Publications
View all worksOrbital angular momentum control of strong-field ionization in atoms and molecules
Nature Communications2025
8citations
Intrinsic dichroism in amorphous and crystalline solids with helical light
Nature Communications2024
11citations
Open AccessFemtosecond physics with high power pulses
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference1992
0citations
0citations
Career History
Professor
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, CA
Research Officer
National Research Council Canada
Ottawa, CA
Education
Lehigh University
PhD
Physics
1972
Acadia University
BsC
Physics
1965
External Profiles
Career Path
Award progression over time
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Co-winners
Shared the same award in the same year
Education
Acadia University
Lehigh University
Career Timeline
National Research Council Canada1973–2007
University of Ottawa2007–present
Academy Memberships
National Academy of Sciences (US)
Top Publications
Tailored semiconductors for high-harmonic optoelectronics
Science2017204 citations
Wannier quasi-classical approach to high harmonic generation in semiconductors
Optica202046 citations
Femtosecond streaking in ambient air
Optica202035 citations
Spatiotemporal sampling of near-petahertz vortex fields
Optica202226 citations
Quantum control of flying doughnut terahertz pulses
Science Advances202425 citations
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
MR
Martin Rees
Wolf Prize in Physics (2024)
GB
Gilles Brassard
Turing Award (2025)
YS
Yang Shi
Fellow of the Royal Society (2024)
AJ
Andrew J. King
Fellow of the Royal Society (2018)
JD
James Dyson
Fellow of the Royal Society (2015)
MF
Michael Fisher
Harvey Prize (1987)
FW
Francis Wollaston
Fellow of the Royal Society (1786)
John Arbuthnot
Fellow of the Royal Society (1704)
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