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Physics · 1917
Why Charles Glover Barkla received the 1917 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Charles Glover Barkla received the 1917 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the characteristic röntgen radiation of the elements. 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.