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Physics · 2003
Why Alexei Abrikosov received the 2003 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Alexei Abrikosov received the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physics for pioneering contributions to the theory of superconductors and superfluids. 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.