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Physics · 2009
Why Charles K. Kao received the 2009 Physics Nobel
Why it was awarded
Charles K. Kao received the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking achievements concerning the transmission of light in fibers for optical communication. 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.