Nobel Prize Winners of 1987: Full List of Laureates and Their Achievements

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Nobel Prize Winners 1987: Discover the Laureates of 1987


Chemistry

Charles J. Pedersen for their development and use of molecules with structure-specific interactions of high selectivity.

Donald J. Cram for their development and use of molecules with structure-specific interactions of high selectivity.

Jean-Marie Lehn for their development and use of molecules with structure-specific interactions of high selectivity.

Physics

J. Georg Bednorz for their important break-through in the discovery of superconductivity in ceramic materials.

K. Alexander Müller for their important break-through in the discovery of superconductivity in ceramic materials.

Literature

Joseph Brodsky for an all-embracing authorship, imbued with clarity of thought and poetic intensity.

Peace

Oscar Arias Sánchez for his work for lasting peace in Central America.

Economic Sciences

Robert M. Solow for his contributions to the theory of economic growth.

Physiology or Medicine

Susumu Tonegawa for his discovery of the genetic principle for generation of antibody diversity.

Memorable Moments and Contributions

Peace - The 1987 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Óscar Arias Sánchez "for his work for peace in Central America, efforts which led to the accord signed in Guatemala on August 7, 1987". As the President of Costa Rica, Arias played a crucial role in negotiating the Esquipulas Peace Accords, which helped to end the civil wars in Central America and promote regional stability.

Physics - The 1987 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to J. Georg Bednorz and K. Alex M??ller "for their important break-through in the discovery of superconductivity in ceramic materials". Their discovery of high-temperature superconductors revolutionized the field of condensed matter physics and paved the way for numerous applications in technology.

Chemistry - The 1987 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Donald J. Cram, Jean-Marie Lehn, and Charles J. Pedersen "for their development of molecules with structure-specific interactions of high selectivity". Their pioneering work in the field of host-guest chemistry and molecular recognition laid the foundation for advancements in areas such as catalysis, drug design, and molecular engineering.

Literature - The 1987 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Joseph Brodsky "for an all-embracing authorship, imbued with clarity of thought and poetic intensity". Brodsky, a Russian-American poet and essayist, was recognized for his profound and influential body of work, which explored themes of exile, identity, and the human condition.

Economic Sciences - The 1987 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Robert M. Solow "for his contributions to the theory of economic growth". Solow's groundbreaking work on the role of technological progress and capital accumulation in economic growth has had a lasting impact on the field of macroeconomics and our understanding of the drivers of long-term economic development.

Physiology or Medicine - The 1987 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Susumu Tonegawa "for his discovery of the genetic principle for generation of antibody diversity". Tonegawa's groundbreaking research on the somatic recombination of immunoglobulin genes revolutionized our understanding of the immune system and its ability to recognize a vast array of pathogens.

FAQ Section

Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987?

Oscar Arias Sánchez won the Nobel Peace Prize Nobel Prize laureate for his work for lasting peace in Central America.

Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1987?

Joseph Brodsky won the Nobel Prize in Literature LIT - Russian-american poet and essayist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1940).

Who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1987?

Robert M. Solow won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Nobel Prize laureate for his contributions to the theory of economic growth.

What scientific breakthroughs were recognized by the Nobel Prizes in 1987?

J. Georg Bednorz and K. Alexander Müller won the Nobel Prize in Physics Nobel Prize laureate for their important break-through in the discovery of superconductivity in ceramic materials. Charles J. Pedersen, Donald J. Cram and Jean-Marie Lehn won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Nobel Prize laureate for their development and use of molecules with structure-specific interactions of high selectivity.