The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for their groundbreaking work on "macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit." The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award on Tuesday, praising the discovery for opening new pathways in quantum technology.

“These discoveries have paved the way for advances in quantum cryptography, quantum computing, and precision quantum sensors,” the Academy stated.

All three laureates are based in the United States and will share the prize sum of 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $1.2 million).

The Nobel Prizes, established by Alfred Nobel in 1901, recognize outstanding contributions across science, literature, peace, and economics. Physics, the first category listed in Nobel's will, remains among the most prestigious scientific honors.

Previous physics laureates include Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Niels Bohr—icons of scientific history. Last year’s prize went to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for machine learning research that fueled today’s AI boom.

The Nobel week continues with the chemistry prize on Wednesday and the peace prize announcement on Friday. Laureates will receive their awards in Stockholm on December 10, marking the anniversary of Nobel's death.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for their groundbreaking work on "macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit." The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the award on Tuesday, praising the discovery for opening new pathways in quantum technology.

“These discoveries have paved the way for advances in quantum cryptography, quantum computing, and precision quantum sensors,” the Academy stated.

All three laureates are based in the United States and will share the prize sum of 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately $1.2 million).

The Nobel Prizes, established by Alfred Nobel in 1901, recognize outstanding contributions across science, literature, peace, and economics. Physics, the first category listed in Nobel's will, remains among the most prestigious scientific honors.

Previous physics laureates include Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Niels Bohr—icons of scientific history. Last year’s prize went to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for machine learning research that fueled today’s AI boom.

The Nobel week continues with the chemistry prize on Wednesday and the peace prize announcement on Friday. Laureates will receive their awards in Stockholm on December 10, marking the anniversary of Nobel's death.