The Nobel Prize Award Ceremony 2002

A Summary

Watch the 2002 Nobel Laureates in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine and Literature receive the Nobel Prize medal and diploma, and the Economics Laureates the Economics Prize medal and diploma during ceremonies at the Stockholm Concert Hall in Sweden, 10 December 2002.

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Six prizes were awarded for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. The 14 laureates' work and discoveries range from quantum tunnelling to promoting democratic rights.

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