| RefNo | EC/2018/36 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Richards, William Graham: certificate of election to the Royal Society |
| Date | 9 May 2018 |
| Description | Certificate endorsing election of David Richardson as a Fellow of the Royal Society, including personal details of the elected Fellow and citing the reasons for election and names of proposers. Signed off by the Executive Director of the Royal Society, Julie Maxton. |
| Citation | For outstanding, world-leading contributions to the development of new types of optical fibres and their application in high-power pulsed fibre lasers, optical power transmission and internet telecommunications. For work of key technological importance to the global photonics industry and for entrepreneurial activities in bringing inventions to market. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Computer printout |
| PhysicalDescription | A4 papers |
| AccessStatus | Closed |
| AccessConditions | Election certificates are subject to 50 year closure period from date of election. Details of proposers are kept confidential until the 50 year closure period has elapsed. |