3 scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms

The Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to three scientists for their work on studying electrons in atoms.

Winners Unveiled: The laureates are Pierre Agostini of The Ohio State University, Ferenc Krausz of the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and Anne L’Huillier of Lund University in Sweden.
* They have been recognized for creating new tools for exploring the world of electrons inside atoms and molecules using short pulses of light.

Investigative Impact: The scientists have managed to measure the rapid processes in which electrons move or change energy.
* This advancement could lead to further understanding and potentially new technological applications.

Award Details: The Nobel Prizes carry a cash award of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1 million).
* The funds are from a bequest left by Alfred Nobel, the prize’s creator, and the awards will be given out in ceremonies on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel’s death.

In Context: This announcement follows a series of other prizes including the Nobel Prize in medicine that went to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for enabling the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
* Nobel announcements will continue throughout the week with the chemistry prize on Wednesday, the literature prize on Thursday, the Peace Prize on Friday, and the economics award on October 9.

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