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Physics · 1914
Why Max von Laue received the 1914 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Max von Laue received the 1914 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the diffraction of x-rays by crystals. The Nobel committee highlighted this contribution for its lasting importance to the field. This achievement represents one of the major advances recognized in physics at the time.