Professor Tom Sigmon wins the Founder's Medal 2003, Ions at Caltech 1967-76.   Professor Sigmon has been selected as a recipient of the Founder's Award - 2003, in recognition of his contributions to the understanding of solid phase epitaxy during the Ions at Caltech era. 1967-76 was the dynamic decade of the Mayer-Nicolet period at the California Institute of Technology, which was distinguished by visiting scientists, the Kellogg accelerator, the founding of the Bohmische Society, SCUBA and the Hoegsted Phim Library. Scientific advances included ion implantation, electron-hole droplets, silicides, X-ray diffraction, solid phase epitaxy, backscattering, and channeling. It was a period marked by many publications, theses, books and conferences. Professor Sigmon was an active participant in this exciting time, which had a lasting impact in science and technology, and this award acknowledges the role he played.   Back to home page