News Alert: Nobel Prize in physics awarded to a Canadian woman and men from the U.S. and France

The scientists — American Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada — developed ways to use light as tools. Strickland is the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in physics since 1963. The committee hailed their groundbreaking inventions in laser physics.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 2, 6:00 AM     Nobel Prize in physics awarded to a Canadian woman and men from the U.S. and France The scientists — American Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou of France and Donna Strickland of Canada — developed ways to use light as tools. Strickland is the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in physics since 1963. The committee hailed their groundbreaking inventions in laser physics. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071