Nobel Prize Winners of 1979: Full List of Laureates and Their Achievements
Nobel Prize Winners 1979: Discover the Laureates of 1979
Physics
Abdus Salam for their contributions to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles, including, inter alia, the prediction of the weak neutral current.
Sheldon Lee Glashow for their contributions to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles, including, inter alia, the prediction of the weak neutral current.
Steven Weinberg for their contributions to the theory of the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles, including, inter alia, the prediction of the weak neutral current.
Physiology or Medicine
Allan M. Cormack for the development of computer assisted tomography.
Godfrey N. Hounsfield for the development of computer assisted tomography.
Chemistry
Georg Wittig for their development of the use of boron- and phosphorus-containing compounds, respectively, into important reagents in organic synthesis.
Herbert C. Brown for their development of the use of boron- and phosphorus-containing compounds, respectively, into important reagents in organic synthesis.
Peace
Mother Teresa for her work for bringing help to suffering humanity.
Literature
Odysseus Elytis for his poetry, which, against the background of Greek tradition, depicts with sensuous strength and intellectual clear-sightedness modern man's struggle for freedom and creativeness.
Economic Sciences
Sir Arthur Lewis for their pioneering research into economic development research with particular consideration of the problems of developing countries.
Theodore W. Schultz for their pioneering research into economic development research with particular consideration of the problems of developing countries.
Memorable Moments and Contributions
Peace - The 1979 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Mother Teresa for her humanitarian work and her dedication to serving the poorest of the poor. Her work in Calcutta, India, and her establishment of the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation devoted to helping those in great need, have had a profound impact on the world and continue to inspire people to this day.
Physics - The 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Sheldon Glashow, Abdus Salam, and Steven Weinberg for their contributions to the unification of the weak and electromagnetic interactions between elementary particles. Their work led to the development of the Standard Model, which has become the foundation of modern particle physics.
Chemistry - The 1979 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Herbert C. Brown and Georg Wittig for their development of the use of boron- and phosphorus-containing compounds, respectively, in organic synthesis. Their work has had a significant impact on the field of organic chemistry, enabling the synthesis of a wide range of complex organic molecules.
Literature - The 1979 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Odysseas Elytis for his poetry, which was described as "filled with radiant imagery, which with sensuous strength creates a high-minded vision of man's relationship to the world." Elytis was a prominent figure in modern Greek literature and his work has had a lasting impact on the literary landscape.
Physiology or Medicine - The 1979 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Allan M. Cormack and Godfrey N. Hounsfield for the development of computer-assisted tomography (CAT) scanning. Their work revolutionized medical imaging, allowing for the non-invasive visualization of the human body and the diagnosis of various diseases.
FAQ Section
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979?
Mother Teresa won the Nobel Peace Prize Nobel Prize laureate for her work for bringing help to suffering humanity.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979?
Odysseus Elytis won the Nobel Prize in Literature Nobel Prize laureate for his poetry, which, against the background of Greek tradition, depicts with sensuous strength and intellectual clear-sightedness modern man's struggle for freedom and creativeness.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1979?
Sir Arthur Lewis and Theodore W. Schultz won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Nobel Prize laureate for their pioneering research into economic development research with particular consideration of the problems of developing countries.
What scientific breakthroughs were recognized by the Nobel Prizes in 1979?
Abdus Salam, Sheldon Lee Glashow and Steven Weinberg won the Nobel Prize in Physics PHY - Pakistani-british physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1996). Georg Wittig and Herbert C. Brown won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry CHE - German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).
