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Physics · 1962
Why Lev Landau received the 1962 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Lev Landau received the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering theories for condensed matter, especially liquid helium. 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.