Nobel Prize in Physics 2017
© Nobel Prize Outreach. Photo: A. Mahmoud
Rainer Weiss
Prize share: 1/2
© Nobel Prize Outreach. Photo: A.Mahmoud
Barry C. Barish
Prize share: 1/4
© Nobel Prize Outreach. Photo: A.Mahmoud
Kip S. Thorne
Prize share: 1/4
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2017 was divided, one half awarded to Rainer Weiss, the other half jointly to Barry C. Barish and Kip S. Thorne "for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves"
Nobel Prizes and laureates
In 2017, 12 new laureates were awarded for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind.
Their work and discoveries range from gravitational waves and the circadian rhythm to novels of great emotional force and economic decision-making.
See them all presented here.
Nobel Prizes and laureates
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.
See them all presented here.
