Physics: 1996 Nobel Prize in Physics

1996 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to: David M. Lee, Douglas D. Osheroff, Robert C. Richardson Their discovery of superfluidity in helium-3.

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In 1996, the Nobel Prize in Physic s went to David M. Lee, Douglas D. Osheroff, Robert C. Richardson. The prize was awarded for: Their discovery of superfluidity in helium-3.

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Why does for their discovery of superfluidity in helium-3 matter? The work honored in 1996 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: 1996 David M. Lee, Douglas D. Osheroff, Robert C. Ri chardson (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1996. Official Nobel citation: "for their discovery of superfluidity in helium-3" The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded since 1901. Each prize reflects the scientific priorities and discoveries of its era.