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Physics · 2005
Why Roy J. Glauber received the 2005 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Roy J. Glauber received the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contribution to the quantum theory of optical coherence. 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.