The Nobel Prize 2025 in Physics honors three distinguished scientists, John Clarke of the University of California, Berkeley; Michel H. Devoret of Yale University and the University of California, Santa Barbara; and John M. Martinis of the University of California, Santa Barbara, for their groundbreaking discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit. Their pioneering experiments demonstrated quantum behavior in an electrical circuit large enough to be seen and held, marking a major milestone in bridging the gap between the microscopic quantum world and macroscopic systems.
What is the Nobel Prize in Physics?
The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to individuals whose work has had a profound impact on the field of physics. Established in 1901, the prize honors exceptional achievements in areas such as theoretical physics, quantum mechanics, material science, and astrophysics.
Key features of the Nobel Prize in Physics:
- Celebrates innovative and influential scientific discoveries
- Recognizes contributions that advance human knowledge and technology
- Includes a medal, diploma, and cash award
Nobel Prize 2025 in Physics
The Nobel Prize 2025 in Physics has been announced on 7th October 2025 by The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. The Nobel Prize 2025 in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke from the University of California, Berkeley, Michel H. Devoret of Yale University and the University of California, Santa Barbara, and John M. Martinis of the University of California, Santa Barbara. They have been recognized for their pioneering work on the macroscopic quantum phenomena in electrical circuits, specifically the demonstration of quantum tunneling and energy quantization on a macroscopic scale. This groundbreaking research has significantly advanced our understanding of quantum mechanics in engineered systems and opened new avenues for quantum technology applications.
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Previous Nobel Prize in Physics (2025-2000)
The Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded annually to recognize scientists whose work has made a profound impact on our understanding of the universe. Over the past two decades, laureates have been honored for discoveries ranging from quantum mechanics and particle physics to astrophysics and AI-related innovations. Here is the detailed list of all Nobel Prize winners from 2000 to 2025.
| Previous Nobel Prize in Physics (2025-2000) | ||
| Year | Laureate(s) | Contribution / Achievement |
|
2025 |
John Clarke, Michel H. Devore, John M. Martinis |
macroscopic quantum phenomena in electrical circuits |
|
2024 |
John J. Hopfield, Geoffrey E. Hinton |
Pioneering work in artificial intelligence and neural networks |
|
2023 |
Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, Anne L’Huillier |
Advancements in attosecond physics, observing electron dynamics |
|
2022 |
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, Anton Zeilinger |
Experiments with entangled photons confirming quantum theory |
|
2021 |
Syukuro Manabe, Klaus Hasselmann, Giorgio Parisi |
Physical modeling of climate and disordered systems |
|
2020 |
Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel, Andrea Ghez |
Discovery of black hole formation and supermassive black holes |
|
2019 |
James Peebles, Michel Mayor, Didier Queloz |
Theoretical discoveries in cosmology and exoplanets |
|
2018 |
Arthur Ashkin, Gérard Mourou, Donna Strickland |
Optical tweezers and high-intensity laser physics |
|
2017 |
Rainer Weiss, Barry Barish, Kip Thorne |
Detection of gravitational waves |
|
2016 |
David J. Thouless, F. Duncan M. Haldane, J. Michael Kosterlitz |
Theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions |
|
2015 |
Takaaki Kajita, Arthur B. McDonald |
Discovery of neutrino oscillations |
|
2014 |
Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano, Shuji Nakamura |
Invention of efficient blue LEDs |
|
2013 |
François Englert, Peter Higgs |
Theoretical discovery of the Higgs boson particle |
|
2012 |
Serge Haroche, David J. Wineland |
Methods for measuring and manipulating quantum systems |
|
2011 |
Saul Perlmutter, Brian P. Schmidt, Adam G. Riess |
Discovery of accelerating expansion of the universe |
|
2010 |
Andre Geim, Konstantin Novoselov |
Discovery of graphene |
|
2009 |
Charles K. Kao, Willard S. Boyle, George E. Smith |
Development of fiber-optic communication and CCD sensors |
|
2008 |
Yoichiro Nambu, Makoto Kobayashi, Toshihide Maskawa |
Discovery of symmetry breaking in subatomic physics |
|
2007 |
Albert Fert, Peter Grünberg |
Discovery of giant magnetoresistance |
|
2006 |
John C. Mather, George F. Smoot |
Cosmic Microwave Background measurements |
|
2005 |
Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, Theodor W. Hänsch |
Quantum optics and laser precision spectroscopy |
|
2004 |
David J. Gross, H. David Politzer, Frank Wilczek |
Discovery of asymptotic freedom in strong interactions |
|
2003 |
Alexei A. Abrikosov, Vitaly L. Ginzburg, Anthony J. Leggett |
Work on superconductivity and superfluidity |
|
2002 |
Raymond Davis Jr., Masatoshi Koshiba, Riccardo Giacconi |
Detection of cosmic neutrinos and X-ray astronomy |
|
2001 |
Eric A. Cornell, Wolfgang Ketterle, Carl E. Wieman |
Achievement in Bose-Einstein condensates |
|
2000 |
Zhores I. Alferov, Herbert Kroemer, Jack S. Kilby |
Development of semiconductor heterostructures and integrated circuits |
Multiple-Time Nobel Prize Winners in Physics
Receiving the Nobel Prize more than once is a rare and remarkable achievement:
John Bardeen: Only physicist to be awarded the Nobel Prize twice, first in 1956 for the transistor invention and again in 1972 for the BCS theory of superconductivity.
Notable scientists who won in different categories:
- Marie Curie: Physics (1903) – radioactivity; Chemistry (1911) – radium and polonium discovery
- Linus Pauling: Chemistry (1954) – chemical bonding; Peace (1962) – anti-nuclear activism
Frederick Sanger: Chemistry (1958) – insulin structure; Chemistry (1980) – nucleic acid sequencing
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