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Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Quantum Tech Breakthroughs

10/8/2025

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Nobel Prize Winners

2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis.
Their quantum-physics work has advanced digital technology.
Devoret and Martinis are affiliated with Google Quantum Artificial Intelligence (Google Quantum AI).
The Physics prize totals 11 million Swedish kronor ($1.2 million).
The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 10 with 338 nominees.

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Nobel Prize Recipients

The 2025 Nobel Prizes began October 6 with physiology or medicine prize to Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for peripheral immune tolerance.
Six prizes will be awarded through October 13, with ceremonies in Stockholm and Oslo.
Each laureate receives 11 million Swedish kronor ($1.2 million). Nominations for the Peace Prize total 338, including Malala Yousafzai and Barack Obama.

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Nobel Prize Winners

2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis.
Their quantum-physics work has advanced digital technology.
Devoret and Martinis are affiliated with Google Quantum Artificial Intelligence (Google Quantum AI).
The Physics prize totals 11 million Swedish kronor ($1.2 million).
The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 10 with 338 nominees.

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