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Nobel Museum final workshop explores how physics changed the world |
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The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, MBRF, a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum global initiatives, is holding the last workshop of the Nobel Museum 2017 at the Children’s City at Dubai Creek Park until March 5th, under the theme, "The Nobel Prize in Physics: Understanding Matter". The workshop, entitled, "A Century of Nobel Physics: Science Changing the World", was presented by Olof Somell, Assistant Curator at the Nobel Museum in Sweden, and drew crowds of university students, as well as experts and academics in the field of physics. The workshop highlighted the impact that discoveries made by Nobel laureates in physics have had during the 20th century, and how they continue to influence our world today. The workshop looks back on the lives and careers of scientists and researchers who made their mark on the field of physics, and retraces the processes that led to their ground-breaking scientific discoveries, which improved the lives of millions of people. Somell began by introducing the audience to the pioneer scientists who were the first to win the Nobel Prize in physics, such as Italian physicist Guglielmo Marconi, who was awarded the prize in recognition of his contributions to developing the wireless telegraph, as well as the discovery of electromagnetic waves. Somell recounted Marconi’s efforts to implement the theories of physics, explaining that the Italian physicist used the technology of the time to facilitate the transfer of messages and establish instant communication between people. Somell also highlighted the illustrious career of Albert Einstein and his ideas that continue to shape modern physics. Einstein sharpened his creativity and analytical skills through team work, Somell explained, adding that the renowned physicist created discussion clubs and eventually published research papers that have been described as miraculous, winning him a Nobel Prize at a young age. Somell argued that blending theory and practice was the ideal approach to make scientific discoveries, noting that Italian physicist Enrico Fermi adopted that policy and won the Nobel Prize in physics before joining the team that produced the first nuclear reactor. Wrapping up the workshop, Somell highlighted the scientific discoveries that shaped the 20th century, the most important of which was the transistor. The technology was later used to invent the computer, making the invention of the transistor a turning point in human history. The Nobel Museum is open to visitors daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, and from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The museum seeks to introduce the public to the discoveries and scientific achievements of Nobel laureates in physics, while exploring the universe from a physical point of view. |
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