2011 Nobel Prize in Physics
Awarded to: Saul Perlmutter, Brian P. Schmidt, Adam G. Riess
The discovery of the accelerating expansion of the Universe through observations of distant supernovae.
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Source: Wikipedia / Nobel Foundation
In 2011, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Saul Perlmutter, Brian P. Schmidt, Adam G. Riess.
The prize recognized: The discovery of the accelerating expansion of the Universe through observations of distant supernovae.
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Why does the accelerating expansion of the universe through observations of distant supernovae matter?
Understanding the accelerating expansion of the universe through observations of distant supernovae is fundamental to how we explain the physical world. The work recognized in 2011 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: 2011
Saul Perlmutter, Brian P. Schmidt, Adam G. Riess (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011.
The official citation from the Nobel Committee reads:
"for the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the Universe through observations of distant supernovae"
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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