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Physics · 1909
Why Guglielmo Marconi received the 1909 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Guglielmo Marconi received the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics for their contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy. This work opened new questions and influenced later research and practice. This achievement represents one of the major advances recognized in physics at the time.