Nobel Prize for Superconductivity & Superfluidity Winners

Thread starter meteor
Start date Oct 8, 2003

In summary, the winners of the 2020 Nobel Prize for Superconductivity & Superfluidity were Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel, and Andrea Ghez. Superconductivity is the phenomenon where certain materials have zero electrical resistance at low temperatures, while superfluidity is the ability for a liquid to flow without energy loss. The first Nobel Prize for Superconductivity & Superfluidity was awarded in 1972 to John Bardeen, Leon Cooper, and John Schrieffer. The winners are chosen by the Nobel Committee, which evaluates nominations and selects the most deserving candidate. The Nobel Prize has had a significant impact on the field of superconductivity and superfluidity, bringing recognition, funding, and research opportunities.

Oct 8, 2003

meteor

...Abrikosov, Ginzburg and Legget for their work in superconductivity and superfluidity!
http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/10/07/nobel.prizes/index.html

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Oct 8, 2003

Mr. Robin Parsons

Not bad. $1.3 mil towards scientific research, split three ways, still "good for the lookinto..."

1. Who were the winners of the Nobel Prize for Superconductivity & Superfluidity?

The winners of the Nobel Prize for Superconductivity & Superfluidity in 2020 were Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel, and Andrea Ghez.

2. What is superconductivity and superfluidity?

Superconductivity is the phenomenon in which certain materials have zero electrical resistance when cooled below a certain temperature. Superfluidity, on the other hand, is the ability for a liquid to flow with zero viscosity, meaning it can flow without any loss of energy.

3. When was the Nobel Prize for Superconductivity & Superfluidity first awarded?

The first Nobel Prize for Superconductivity & Superfluidity was awarded in 1972 to John Bardeen, Leon Cooper, and John Schrieffer for their work on the theory of superconductivity.

4. How are Nobel Prize winners chosen?

The Nobel Prize winners are chosen by the Nobel Committee, which is made up of five members appointed by the Nobel Assembly. The committee evaluates the nominations and selects the most deserving candidate for each category.

5. What impact has the Nobel Prize had on the field of superconductivity and superfluidity?

The Nobel Prize has brought significant recognition to the field of superconductivity and superfluidity, leading to increased funding and research in this area. It has also brought attention to the potential applications of these phenomena, such as in technology and energy production. The Nobel Prize has also inspired future generations to pursue scientific research in this field.