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Nobel Physics 1965

1965 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to: Sin-Itiro Tomonaga, Julian Schwinger, Richard P. Feynman Their fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics, with deep-ploughing consequences for the physics of elementary particles.

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Source: Wikipedia / Nobel Foundation
In 1965, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Sin-Itiro Tomonaga, Julian Schw inger, Richard P. Feynman. The prize recognized: Their fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics, with deep-ploughing consequences for the physics of elementary particles. Shinichiro Tomonaga (朝永 振一郎, Tomonaga Shin'ichirō; March 31, 1906 – July 8, 1979), usually cited as Sin-Itiro Tomonaga in English, was a Japanese physicist.

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Why does fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics matter? Understan ding fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics is fundamental to how we explain the physical world. The work recognized in 1965 helped scientists build more accurate models of nature, leading to practical technologies and a deeper understanding of why things behave the way they do.

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Source: Nobel Foundation
Historical context: 1965 Sin-Itiro Tomonaga, Julian Schwinger, Richard P. Feynman (various cou ntries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965. The official citation from the Nobel Committee reads: "for their fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics, with deep-ploughing consequences for the physics of elementary particles" The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded since 1901. Each award marks a turning point in humanity's understanding of the physical universe.
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