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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