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Physics · 1978
Why Arno Penzias received the 1978 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Arno Penzias received the 1978 Nobel Prize in Physics for their discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation. 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.