Change set
Pick exam & year, then Go.
Question map
Not attempted
Correct
Incorrect
★
Bookmarked
Loading…
Q22
(CISF/2023)
Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
The Nobel Prize in Physics in 2022 was awarded for :
Explanation
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 was awarded jointly to Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger "for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell inequalities and pioneering quantum information science."
- Quantum Entanglement: Their research explored the phenomenon where two particles behave as a single unit even when separated by great distances. Their experiments confirmed that quantum mechanics is correct and that "hidden variables" do not determine the state of particles.
- Impact: This work laid the groundwork for the second quantum revolution, enabling advancements in quantum computing, secure quantum communication (cryptography), and quantum networks.
In contrast, the Nobel Prize for the Evolution of the Universe (Physical Cosmology) was awarded in 2019, Black holes in 2020, and Laser Physics in 2018.
✓ Thank you! We'll review this.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which of the following statements about the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 is/are correct? 1. The 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi 2. Narges Mohammadi was awarded the prize for her struggle to bring peace in Afghanistan and Iran Select the answer using the code given below:
The Nobel Prize in Physics for the year 2016 was given to
Who among the following has been selected for the Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2024 ?