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They don't typically give the Nobel for theory. For example, Einstein is best known for Relativity but his Nobel is actually for his experimental work on Browni
by jschwartzi 10y ago
They don't typically give the Nobel for theory. For example, Einstein is best known for Relativity but his Nobel is actually for his experimental work on Brownian Motion.
- michael_nielsen 10y ago(1) Einstein's Nobel citation specifically mentions his work on the photoelectric effect, not his work on Brownian motion; (2) his work on Brownian motion was theoretical, not experimental; (3) there have been many Nobels for theoretical work --- all three of the 2016 Laureates, and both the 2013 Laureates, to pick some recent examples.
- jschwartzi 10y agoThank you. I meant to say Photoelectric Effect. I misremembered.