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Are there any physicist alive today who you believe should have a nobel prize already?
Physicist alive today who you believe deserve a nobel prize
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the topic of contemporary physicists who are believed to deserve a Nobel Prize. Participants share their opinions on various physicists, citing reasons for their nominations and discussing their contributions to the field.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- Some participants nominate Stephen Hawking, though one notes that his ideas have not been experimentally proven.
- Freeman Dyson is mentioned for his common sense contributions to physics.
- Lene Hau is highlighted for her work on slowing and stopping light in quantum media, with multiple participants expressing admiration for her research.
- Edward Witten is nominated, with one participant humorously suggesting he could be a candidate for a peace prize instead of a physics prize.
- Sir Michael Berry and Aharonov are proposed as potential candidates, along with Laurens Molenkamp for his work on topological insulators.
- One participant speculates that Edward Witten could be the first posthumous Nobel Prize winner if string theory is experimentally verified in the future.
- Jeff Bridges is mentioned, though the context of this nomination is unclear.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a variety of opinions on different physicists, indicating that there is no consensus on who deserves a Nobel Prize. Multiple competing views remain regarding the qualifications and contributions of the nominated individuals.
Contextual Notes
Some participants seek more information on Lene Hau's work, indicating a desire for deeper understanding of her contributions. References to external resources are provided, but the discussion remains focused on personal opinions and nominations.