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Nobel prize in physics goes to only third woman ever

For the first time in 55 years, a woman shares the Nobel prize in physics

10/02/2018

PBS News Hour

Nobel prize in physics goes to only third woman ever

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For the first time in 55 years, a woman shares the Nobel prize in physics

A trio of scientists won this year's Nobel prize, including Canada's Donna Strickland--the third female recipient in history and the first in 55 years. Amna Nawaz speaks with Strickland about her research in laser amplification, what she would tell young people interested in a physics career and how she plans to celebrate her landmark achievement.

10/02/2018

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