Hacker News
new
|
past
|
comments
|
ask
|
show
|
jobs
|
submit
login
meekaaku
on Oct 8, 2024
|
parent
|
context
|
favorite
| on:
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to John Hopfield an...
And also why Einstein didnt get Nobel prize for his theories of relativity, but rather the 'discovery' of photoelectric effect.
lrasinen
on Oct 9, 2024
[–]
The photoelectric effect was known before Einstein, so the award was for theoretical achievements. (But only after Millikan had done precision measurements on it)
Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch!
Applications
are open till July 27.
Guidelines
|
FAQ
|
Lists
|
API
|
Security
|
Legal
|
Apply to YC
|
Contact
Search:
