Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Caltech/MIT/UCSB Scientists

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The discussion centers around the recent awarding of the Nobel Prize in Physics to H. David Politzer, David J. Gross, and Frank Wilczek for their contributions to quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and the strong force. Participants express excitement and personal connections to the awardees, as well as reflections on their own aspirations in the field of physics.

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  • One participant notes the awarding of the Nobel Prize to Politzer, Gross, and Wilczek for their work on QCD, highlighting its significance in explaining quark behavior.
  • Another participant mentions a possible connection to Politzer, suggesting he may be a member of the forum.
  • A participant expresses pride in having David J. Gross as a teacher and shows enthusiasm for his achievements.
  • Some participants share their aspirations regarding awards in science, with one humorously stating they would prefer a science advisor medal over a Nobel Prize.

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Participants generally express excitement and admiration for the awardees, but there is no significant disagreement or competing views presented in the discussion.

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The discussion reflects personal sentiments and aspirations rather than technical analysis of the scientific contributions recognized by the Nobel Prize.

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I didn't see this story posted anywhere.

The Nobel Prize in physics will be shared by two California physicists and a Massachusetts colleague, thanks to their role in explaining the subatomic version of the old saying "distance makes the heart grow fonder. "

H. David Politzer of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena and David J. Gross of UC Santa Barbara will split the $1.3 million prize with Frank Wilczek of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for their 1970s work in explaining what is known as the "strong force," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday.

In 1973, they played a key role in developing the "completely new theory" known as quantum chromodynamics, or QCD, which mathematically explains how quarks behave, the academy said. [continued]

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2004/10/06/MNG6294F1O1.DTL
 
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The other day I think I saw a guy named Politzer writting something in this forum. Maybe he's a member...


:smile:
 
David J. Gross of UC Santa Barbara


Thats my teacher. You gettem prof. Gross! UCSB rules! :biggrin:
 
Man I can't wait to win one of these :)
 
You will have a lot of luck if you win a science advisor medal here. That was the dream of my life. I do not need any nobel prize for ever and never.

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