Nobel Prize in Physics
Nobel Prize in Physics
The Nobel Prize in Physics (pronunciation: noh-bell prize in fizz-icks) is a prestigious international award given annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the field of Physics. The award was established by the will of Alfred Nobel, a Swedish industrialist, inventor, scientist and philanthropist who is best known as the inventor of Dynamite.
Etymology
The term "Nobel" originates from the surname of Alfred Nobel. The word "Prize" is derived from the Latin word "praemium," meaning reward. "Physics" comes from the Ancient Greek word "φυσική" (physikḗ), meaning "knowledge of nature."
History
The Nobel Prize in Physics was first awarded in 1901 to Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German mechanical engineer and physicist, for his discovery of X-rays. Since then, it has been awarded annually (with some exceptions during World Wars) to those who have made the most outstanding contributions for mankind in the field of Physics.
Related Terms
- Nobel Prize in Chemistry
- Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- Nobel Prize in Literature
- Nobel Peace Prize
- Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences
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