1998 Nobel Prize in Physics
Awarded to: Robert B. Laughlin, Horst L. Störmer, Daniel C. Tsui
Their discovery of a new form of quantum fluid with fractionally charged excitations.
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In 1998, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Robert B. Laughlin, Horst L. Störmer, Daniel C. Tsui.
The prize recognized: Their discovery of a new form of quantum fluid with fractionally charged excitations.
Robert Betts Laughlin (born November 1, 1950) is an American physicist.
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Why does a new form of quantum fluid with fractionally charged excitations matter?
Understanding a new form of quantum fluid with fractionally charged excitations is fundamental to how we explain the physical world. The work recognized in 1998 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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Historical context: 1998
Robert B. Laughlin, Horst L. Störmer, Daniel C. Tsui (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1998.
The official citation from the Nobel Committee reads:
"for their discovery of a new form of quantum fluid with fractionally charged excitations"
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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