In which year did Alferov win the Nobel Prize in Physics?
1996
1989
2000
2012
Answer
The Nobel Prize in Physics laureate of 2000, Zhores Alferov, made groundbreaking contributions to semiconductor physics and electronics. His pioneering work on heterojunctions and semiconductor heterostructures revolutionized optoelectronics and high-speed electronics, leading to advancements in lasers, solar cells, and transistors. These innovations have had a profound impact on fields such as fiber optic communications, energy-efficient lighting, and high-performance computing.
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