What year was the Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Kilby?
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Answer
In the year 2000, Jack Kilby was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his part in the invention of the integrated circuit, commonly known as the microchip. This tiny electronic device, made from semiconductor material, revolutionized technology by allowing the placement of multiple transistors and other electronic components on a single substrate.
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