1949 Nobel Prize in Physics
Awarded to: Hideki Yukawa
His prediction of the existence of mesons on the basis of theoretical work on nuclear forces.
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In 1949, the Nobel Prize in Physics went to Hideki Yukawa.
The prize was awarded for: His prediction of the existence of mesons on the basis of theoretical work on nuclear forces.
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Why does on the basis of theoretical work on nuclear forces matter?
The work honored in 1949 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: 1949
Hideki Yukawa (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1949.
Official Nobel citation:
"for his prediction of the existence of mesons on the basis of theoretical work on nuclear forces"
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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