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Was Van Vleck the sole recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1977?

  • No, he was co-awarded

  • Yes

  • No, there were four recipients

  • No, there were five recipients

Answer

The answer is no. Van Vleck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1977 alongside Charles Townes. They were awarded the prize for their contributions to quantum mechanics and Theory of the laser.
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