By The Financial District
Oct 5, 20232 min
Three chemists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on minuscule quantum dots.
The laureates, Moungi Bawendi from MIT, Louis Brus from Columbia University, and Alexei Ekimov from Nanocrystals Technology Inc., were honored for their contributions to the study of these tiny particles. I Illustration: Niklas Elmehed, Nobel Prize Facebook
The laureates, Moungi Bawendi from MIT, Louis Brus from Columbia University, and Alexei Ekimov from Nanocrystals Technology Inc., were honored for their contributions to the study of these tiny particles, which are just a few atoms in diameter and exhibit restricted electron movement.
This report comes from David Keyton and Mike Corder, as per the Associated Press (AP).
This discovery profoundly affects how these particles absorb and emit visible light, resulting in exceptionally vibrant colors. Quantum dots find applications in various electronic devices, including LED displays.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, responsible for announcing the award in Stockholm, stated, 'These minuscule particles possess unique properties and have now extended their brilliance to illuminate television screens, LED lamps, catalyze chemical reactions, and even aid surgeons by providing clear illumination of tumor tissue.'
Before the official announcement of the Nobel Prize, Swedish media had already reported the names of the winners.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which administers the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, and economics, solicits nominations a year in advance from thousands of university professors worldwide.
A dedicated committee for each prize evaluates and discusses potential candidates during meetings.
Eventually, the committee presents one or more proposals to the full academy for a final vote. It's important to note that these deliberations, including the names of nominees aside from the winners, remain confidential for 50 years.