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Physics · 2000
Why Zhores Alferov received the 2000 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Zhores Alferov received the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physics for developing semiconductor heterostructures used in high-speed- and opto-electronics. 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.