Summary
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research into quantum mechanical tunneling. Their work promises advancements in quantum technology, such as quantum computing and cryptography. The Nobel committee announced the winners in Stockholm, emphasizing the foundational role of quantum mechanics in digital technology.
Key Facts
- John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics.
- Their research focused on quantum mechanical tunneling.
- Clarke is from the University of California, Berkeley, Martinis is from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Devoret is affiliated with Yale and the University of California, Santa Barbara.
- The announcement took place in Stockholm.
- Quantum mechanical tunneling is important for developing quantum computers and quantum cryptography.
- The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded 119 times.
- The prize ceremony will happen on December 10, along with a cash award of nearly $1.2 million.
- Nobel prize announcements for chemistry, literature, peace, and economics follow later in the week.
