Nobel Prize Winners of 1946: Full List of Laureates and Their Achievements
Nobel Prize Winners 1946: Discover the Laureates of 1946
Peace
Emily Greene Balch for her lifelong work for the cause of peace.
John Raleigh Mott for his contribution to the creation of a peace-promoting religious brotherhood across national boundaries.
Literature
Hermann Hesse for his inspired writings which, while growing in boldness and penetration, exemplify the classical humanitarian ideals and high qualities of style.
Physiology or Medicine
Hermann Joseph Muller for the discovery of the production of mutations by means of X-ray irradiation.
Chemistry
James Batcheller Sumner for his discovery that enzymes can be crystallized.
John Howard Northrop for their preparation of enzymes and virus proteins in a pure form.
Wendell Meredith Stanley for their preparation of enzymes and virus proteins in a pure form.
Physics
Percy Williams Bridgman for the invention of an apparatus to produce extremely high pressures, and for the discoveries he made therewith in the field of high pressure physics.
Economic Sciences
Memorable Moments and Contributions
Peace - The 1946 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Emily Greene Balch "for her lifelong work for the cause of peace." Balch was a prominent pacifist and social reformer who worked tirelessly to promote international cooperation and conflict resolution, particularly through her involvement with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.
Physics - The 1946 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Percy W. Bridgman "for the invention of an apparatus to produce extremely high pressures, and for the discoveries he made therewith in the field of high pressure physics." Bridgman's work on high-pressure physics led to significant advancements in our understanding of the behavior of materials under extreme conditions, with applications in fields like geology and materials science.
Chemistry - The 1946 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to James B. Sumner "for his discovery that enzymes can be crystallized." Sumner's groundbreaking work demonstrated that enzymes, which were previously thought to be complex, unstable compounds, could be isolated and crystallized, paving the way for further research into the structure and function of these important biological catalysts.
Literature - The 1946 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Hermann Hesse "for his inspired writings which, while growing in boldness and penetration, exemplify the classical humanitarian ideals and high qualities of style." Hesse's novels, such as "Siddhartha" and "Steppenwolf," explored themes of self-discovery, spirituality, and the human condition, and had a significant impact on 20th-century literature and philosophy.
Physiology or Medicine - The 1946 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Hermann J. Muller "for the discovery of the production of mutations by means of X-ray irradiation." Muller's research on the mutagenic effects of X-rays revolutionized our understanding of genetics and the mechanisms of heredity, with far-reaching implications for fields like evolutionary biology and radiation biology.
FAQ Section
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946?
Emily Greene Balch and John Raleigh Mott won the Nobel Peace Prize Nobel Prize laureate for her lifelong work for the cause of peace.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946?
Hermann Hesse won the Nobel Prize in Literature LIT - German-born swiss poet, novelist, and painter, nobel prize laureate (b. 1877).
What scientific breakthroughs were recognized by the Nobel Prizes in 1946?
Percy Williams Bridgman won the Nobel Prize in Physics Nobel Prize laureate for the invention of an apparatus to produce extremely high pressures, and for the discoveries he made therewith in the field of high pressure physics. James Batcheller Sumner, John Howard Northrop and Wendell Meredith Stanley won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Nobel Prize laureate for his discovery that enzymes can be crystallized.
