1985 Nobel Prize in Physics
Awarded to: Klaus von Klitzing
The discovery of the quantized Hall effect.
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Source: Wikipedia / Nobel Foundation
In 1985, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Klaus von Klitzing.
The prize recognized: The discovery of the quantized Hall effect.
Superfluid helium-4 (helium II or He-II) is the superfluid form of helium-4, the most common isotope of the element helium.
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Why does the quantized hall effect matter?
Understanding the quantized hall effect is fundamental to how we explain the physical world. The work recognized in 1985 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: 1985
Klaus von Klitzing (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1985.
The official citation from the Nobel Committee reads:
"for the discovery of the quantized Hall effect"
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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