What prestigious award did Van Vleck win in 1977?
Nobel Prize in Physics
Pulitzer Prize
Oscar
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Answer
Van Vleck won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1977. The prize was awarded for his work in quantum mechanics, particularly his contributions to the understanding of magnetism. Van Vleck's work helped to explain the behavior of magnetic materials, and his insights have been used to develop new materials with a variety of applications.
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