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1933 Physics Nobel: for the development of atomic theory
The 1933 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two physicists central in developing the quantum physics needed for a robust atomic theory.
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1932 Physics Nobel: For certainly creating quantum mechanics
The 1932 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Werner Heisenberg for his work in developing the mathematical basis of the field of quantum mechanics.
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Who was Werner Heisenberg? Stop being so uncertain.
Werner Heisenberg was one of the key figures in the early development of quantum mechanics, particularly well known for the development of his uncertainty principle.
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The 1990 Physics Nobel went for experimental evidence of quarks.
The quark model in particle physics was advanced by the particle scattering research performed by the three winners of the 1990 Physics Nobel.
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James Clerk Maxwell defined the key relationships of electromagnetism
The physicist James Clerk Maxwell formulated a series of equations known as Maxwell's equations, which define the relationships of electromagnetism.
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Michael Faraday revolutionized the understanding of electromagnetism.
Michael Faraday became a largely self-taught experimental physicist. Among his achievements was a revolution in the understanding of electromagnetism.
The 1991 Physics Nobel recognized finding order in complex matter.
The 1991 Physics Nobel Prize was awarded in recognition of mathematically describing the order within the complex physical structure of matter.
Particle detector inventor earned 1992 Nobel Prize in Physics.
The 1992 Nobel Prize in Physics went to Georges Charpak for work in the development and creation of particle detectors.
1993 Nobel Prize in Physics: A new type of pulsar
The 1993 Nobel Prize in Physics was shared by Russell A. Hulse and Joseph H. Taylor, Jr., for the discovery of a new type of pulsar.
1994 Nobel Prize in Physics: Neutrons all over the place!
The 1994 Nobel Prize in Physics went to Bertram N. Brockhouse and Clifford G. Shull for work in developing neutron scattering techniques.
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SLAC Linear Accelerator Center: Accelerating particles in California
The SLAC LInear Accelerator Center in California is one of the key American research facilities for particle physics.
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1995 Nobel for breakthroughs in lepton physics
In 1995, the Nobel Prize in physics went to two physicists who helped discover key elements of fundamental particle physics.
Brownian motion describes how particles move in a fluid
Brownian motion describes the random way that particles move when floating in a fluid.
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A love story about physicist Stephen Hawking
The film The Theory of Everything is a modern love story, built around the amazing life of revolutionary cosmologist Stephen Hawking.
Radioactivity: What Is It and What Is It Good For?
Radioactivity is the process by which atomic nuclei emit energy, in the form of electromagnetic radiation and particles, during decay.
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