Physics: 1961 Nobel Prize in Physics

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1961 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to: Robert Hofstadter, Rudolf Ludwig Mössbauer His pioneering studies of electron scattering in atomic nuclei and for his thereby achieved discoveries concerning the structure of the nucleons / for his researches concerning the resonance absorption of gamma radiation and his discovery in this connection of the effect which bears his name.

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In 1961, the Nobel Prize in Physics went to Robert Hofstadter, Rudolf Ludwig Möss bauer. The prize was awarded for: His pioneering studies of electron scattering in atomic nuclei and for his thereby achieved discoveries concerning the structure of the nucleons / for his researches concerning the resonance absorption of gamma radiation and his discovery in this connection of the effect which bears his name.

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Why does ng studies of electron scattering in atomic nuclei matter? The work honored in 1961 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: 1961 Robert Hofstadter, Rudolf Ludwig Mössbauer (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Phy sics in 1961. Official Nobel citation: "for his pioneering studies of electron scattering in atomic nuclei and for his thereby achieved discoveries concerning the structure of the nucleons / for his researches concerning the resonance absorption of gamma radiation and his discovery in this connection of the effect which bears his name" The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded since 1901. Each prize reflects the scientific priorities and discoveries of its era.