Nobel Prize Winners of 1997: Full List of Laureates and Their Achievements

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Nobel Prize Winners 1997: Discover the Laureates of 1997


Physics

Claude Cohen-Tannoudji for development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light.

Steven Chu for development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light.

William D. Phillips for development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light.

Literature

Dario Fo who emulates the jesters of the Middle Ages in scourging authority and upholding the dignity of the downtrodden.

Peace

International Campaign to Ban Landmines for their work for the banning and clearing of anti-personnel mines.

Jody Williams for their work for the banning and clearing of anti-personnel mines.

Chemistry

Jens C. Skou for the first discovery of an ion-transporting enzyme, Na+, K+ -ATPase.

John E. Walker for their elucidation of the enzymatic mechanism underlying the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Paul D. Boyer for their elucidation of the enzymatic mechanism underlying the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

Economic Sciences

Myron S. Scholes for a new method to determine the value of derivatives.

Robert C. Merton for a new method to determine the value of derivatives.

Physiology or Medicine

Stanley B. Prusiner for his discovery of Prions - a new biological principle of infection.

Memorable Moments and Contributions

Peace - The 1997 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and its coordinator, Jody Williams, "for their work for the banning and clearing of anti-personnel mines." The ICBL's advocacy and efforts to ban the use of landmines, which had caused immense suffering and devastation, led to the adoption of the Ottawa Treaty and had a significant impact on global disarmament and humanitarian efforts.

Physics - The 1997 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Steven Chu, Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, and William D. Phillips "for the development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light." Their pioneering work in laser cooling and trapping of atoms led to advancements in atomic physics and the creation of new tools for precision measurements.

Chemistry - The 1997 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Paul D. Boyer and John E. Walker "for their elucidation of the enzymatic mechanism underlying the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)." Their research on the structure and function of the enzyme ATP synthase, which is responsible for the production of the universal energy currency in living cells, had a significant impact on our understanding of cellular energy metabolism.

Literature - The 1997 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Dario Fo "for his emulation of the jesters of the Middle Ages in scourging authority and upholding the dignity of the downtrodden." Fo, an Italian playwright, actor, and director, was recognized for his satirical and politically charged works that challenged the establishment and gave voice to the marginalized.

Economic Sciences - The 1997 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Robert C. Merton and Myron S. Scholes "for a new method to determine the value of derivatives." Their work on the Black-Scholes model, which provided a framework for pricing options and other derivative financial instruments, had a profound impact on the development of modern finance and risk management.

Physiology or Medicine - The 1997 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Stanley B. Prusiner "for his discovery of prions - a new biological principle of infection." Prusiner's groundbreaking work on prions, which are infectious proteins that can cause fatal neurodegenerative diseases, revolutionized our understanding of the mechanisms of disease transmission and opened new avenues for research in the field of infectious diseases.

FAQ Section

Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997?

International Campaign to Ban Landmines and Jody Williams won the Nobel Peace Prize Nobel Prize laureate for their work for the banning and clearing of anti-personnel mines.

Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1997?

Dario Fo won the Nobel Prize in Literature Lit.

Who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1997?

Myron S. Scholes and Robert C. Merton won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Nobel Prize laureate for a new method to determine the value of derivatives.

What scientific breakthroughs were recognized by the Nobel Prizes in 1997?

Claude Cohen-Tannoudji, Steven Chu and William D. Phillips won the Nobel Prize in Physics Phy. Jens C. Skou, John E. Walker and Paul D. Boyer won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Nobel Prize laureate for the first discovery of an ion-transporting enzyme, Na+, K+ -ATPase.