Physics: 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics

1914 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to: Max von Laue His discovery of the diffraction of X-rays by crystals.

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In 1914, the Nobel Prize in Physics went to Max von Laue. The prize was awarded for: His discovery of the diffraction of X-rays by crystals.

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Why does the diffraction of x-rays by crystals matter? The work honored in 1914 helped fill in a piece of the puzzle of how the physical world operates. Every Nobel Prize in Physics marks a shift — a moment when our understanding deepened and, often, something practical followed.

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Historical note: 1914 Max von Laue (various countries) receive d the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914. Official Nobel citation: "for his discovery of the diffraction of X-rays by crystals" The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded since 1901. Each prize reflects the scientific priorities and discoveries of its era.