1923 Nobel Prize in Physics
Awarded to: Robert Andrews Millikan
His work on the elementary charge of electricity and on the photoelectric effect.
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In 1923, the Nobel Prize in Physics went to Robert Andrews Millikan.
The prize was awarded for: His work on the elementary charge of electricity and on the photoelectric effect.
Why does r his work on the elementary charge of electricity matter?
The work honored in 1923 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.
Historical note: 1923
Robert Andrews Millikan (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1923.
Official Nobel citation:
"for his work on the elementary charge of electricity and on the photoelectric effect"
The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded since 1901. Each prize reflects the scientific priorities and discoveries of its era.
Sources: Wikipedia
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