Physics: 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics

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1938 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to: Enrico Fermi His demonstrations of the existence of new radioactive elements produced by neutron irradiation, and for his related discovery of nuclear reactions brought about by slow neutrons.

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In 1938, the Nobel Prize in Physics went to Enrico Fermi. The prize was awarded for: His demonstrations of the existence of new radioactive elements produced by neutron irradiation, and for his relate d discovery of nuclear reactions brought about by slow neutrons. Why does dioactive elements produced by neutron irradiation matter? The work honored in 1938 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: 1938 Enrico Fermi (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938. Official Nobel citation: "for his demonstrations of the existence of new radioactive elements produced by neutron irradiation, and for his related discovery of nuclear reactions brought about by slow neutrons" The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded since 1901. Each prize reflects the scientific priorities and discoveries of its era.

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