Charles K. Kao
Nobel Lecture
Sand from Centuries Past: Send Future Voices Fast
Charles K. Kao’s Nobel Lecture was held on 8 December 2009, at Aula Magna, Stockholm University, by his wife, Mrs May W. Kao. They were introduced by Professor Joseph Nordgren, Chairman of the Nobel Committee for Physics.
Presentation
Charles K. Kao’s Nobel Lecture was held on 8 December 2009, at Aula Magna, Stockholm University, by his wife, Mrs Gwen Kao. They were introduced by Professor Joseph Nordgren, Chairman of the Nobel Committee for Physics.
Lecture Slides
Pdf 6.2 MB
Read the Nobel Lecture
Pdf 3 MB
Movie: Charles K. Kao
2.3 MB
In order to see the movie you need QuickTime VR.
Learn more
Nobel Prizes 2019
Fifteen laureates have been awarded this year, for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
Their work and discoveries range from how cells adapt to changes in levels of oxygen to our ability to fight global poverty.
See them all presented here.
Their work and discoveries range from how cells adapt to changes in levels of oxygen to our ability to fight global poverty.
See them all presented here.
Explore prizes and laureates
Look for popular awards and laureates in different fields, and discover the history of the Nobel Prize.
