Question: Charles Kao was awarded Nobel Prize in-
(a)Physics
(b)Peace
(c)Literature
(d)Medicine
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Eminent Scientist Charles Kuen Kao passed away on 23 September after the prolonged illness. He was 84 years old.
- He was battling with Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed in 2004. Later he, together with his wife, created the Charles K. Kao Foundation for Alzheimer’s Disease in 2010 to help other patients and raise public awareness about this progressive disease.
- He was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics in 2009 for his work on fiber optics bringing revolutionary changes to modern telecommunication technology.
- He studied at the University of London where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and his D. in electrical engineering.
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