Have any nobel prizes been awarded to computational physicists?

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The discussion centers on the potential for computational physicists to win a Nobel Prize, highlighting that most laureates in physics have backgrounds in observational astronomy or experimental solid-state physics. It references the recognition of computational chemists in the 2013 Nobel Prize, suggesting that similar recognition could be possible in physics. The conversation also points to a previous thread discussing theoretical condensed matter physicists who have received the Nobel Prize, implying that computational work may have played a role in their achievements. Overall, the dialogue emphasizes the evolving landscape of physics research and the increasing importance of computational methods.
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Seems like most have been to observational astronomers, and experimental solid state people generally.

Would it be possible for a physicist whose main focus in research was computational to win a Nobel Prize?
 
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There are a handful of theoretical condensed matter physicists who have gotten the Nobel Prize. I'm sure there was some computational work involved in their research.
 

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