  Nobel physics prize goes to D. Thouless, D. Haldane, M. Kosterlitz October 4, 2016 - 13:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - David Thouless, Duncan Haldane and Michael Kosterlitz won the Nobel prize in physics on Tuesday, October 4, The Guardian reports. The prize has gone to three physicists working in the field of condensed matter physics. They discovered totally unexpected behaviours of solid materials - and came up with a mathematical framework (in the field of topology) to explain these weird properties. The discoveries have paved the way for designing new materials with all sorts of novel properties. The Nobel Assembly speaker brought out a cinnamon bun, a bagel and pretzel to explain what topology means. He said that if you are a topologist there is only one interesting way in which these pastries differ - the bun has no hole, the bagel has one and the pretzel has two.   Top stories French actor of Armenian descent Charles Gérard died September 19 at the age of 96, Figaro reports. Archaeological relics related to the Kingdom of Urartu (860 BC – 590 BC) has recently been found in Anaqizli mount. On land where once stood a cherished church that Sara Corning may have attended, a statue of her now stands. The integration program initialed by the countries in early September is designed for a year and a half.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia Wine's cognac wins silver at Int'l Wine & Spirit Competition  Cognac produced by Armenia Wine has recently won a silver medal in the International Wine & Spirit Competition.Court upholds decision to keep Armenia ex-President in custody Both Kocharyan's supporters and opponents are currently protesting in front of the court in the Armenian capital.Queen Elizabeth congratulates Armenia on Independence Day Her Majesty the Queen has sent a congratulatory message to President Armen Sarkissian on the country's Independence Day.Smoking wins over food, says new study Many people think that smokers who are not smoking for a while tend to eat more instead, but a new study says not. |
