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Physics · 2004
Why David J. Gross received the 2004 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
David J. Gross received the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of asymptotic freedom in the theory of the strong interaction. 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.