1929 Nobel Prize in Physics
Awarded to: Prince Louis-Victor Pierre Raymond de Broglie
His discovery of the wave nature of electrons.
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In 1929, the Nobel Prize in Physics went to Prince Louis-Victor Pierre Raymond de Broglie.
The prize was awarded for: His discovery of the wave nature of electrons.
Why does for his discovery of the wave nature of electrons matter?
The work honored in 1929 helped fill in a piece of the puzzle of how the physical world operates. Every Nobel Prize in Physics marks a shift — a moment when our understanding deepened and, often, something practical followed.
Historical note: 1929
Prince Louis-Victor Pierre Raymond de Broglie (various countries) received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1929.
Official Nobel citation:
"for his discovery of the wave nature of electrons"
The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded since 1901. Each prize reflects the scientific priorities and discoveries of its era.
Sources: Wikipedia
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