Which notable prize did Raymond Davis Jr. share in 2002?
Pulitzer Prize
Padma Vibhushan
Nobel Prize in Physics
Grammy Award
Answer
The Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded in 2002, recognized Raymond Davis Jr.'s groundbreaking contributions to astrophysics and his role in the Homestake Experiment. Davis played a pivotal role in detecting elusive subatomic particles called neutrinos emitted from the sun, confirming crucial predictions of solar fusion and advancing our understanding of fundamental processes that power stars, including our own sun.
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