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Physics · 1981
Why Arthur L. Schawlow received the 1981 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Arthur L. Schawlow received the 1981 Nobel Prize in Physics for their contribution to the development of laser spectroscopy. 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.