In which year did Gerd Binnig receive the Nobel Prize?
1976
1986
1996
2006
Answer
In 1986, Gerd Binnig, along with two other physicists, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their development of the scanning tunneling microscope. This groundbreaking instrument revolutionized the field of surface science by allowing scientists to view and manipulate atoms and molecules at the nanoscale, opening up new avenues for research and technological advancements.
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