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Nobel Physics 1970

1970 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to: Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén, Louis Eugène Félix Néel Fundamental work and discoveries in magnetohydro-dynamics with fruitful applications in different parts of plasma physics / for fundamental work and discoveries concerning antiferromagnetism and ferrimagnetism which have led to important applications in solid state physics.

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Source: Wikipedia / Nobel Foundation
In 1970, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén, Louis Eugène Félix Néel. The prize recognized: Fundamental work and discoveries in magnetohydro-dynamics with fruitful applications in different parts of plasma physics / for fundamental work and discoveries concerning antiferromagnetism and ferrimagnetism which have led to important applications in solid state physics. The Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work was adopted in 1998, at the 86th International Labour Conference and amended at the 110th Session (2022).

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Why does fundamental work matter? Understanding fundamental work is fundamental to how we explain the physical world. The work recognized in 1970 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: 1970 Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén, Louis Eugène Félix Néel (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1970. The official citation from the Nobel Committee reads: "for fundamental work and discoveries in magnetohydro-dynamics with fruitful applications in different parts of plasma physics / for fundamental work and discoveries concerning antiferromagnetism and ferrimagnetism which have led to important applications in solid state physics" 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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