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Who was/were awarded with noble prize in physics in the year 2014 for the invention of blue light emitting diodes?

Who was/were awarded with noble prize in physics in the year 2014 for the invention of blue light emitting diodes? Correct Answer Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura

The noble prize in physics in the year 2014 was awarded to a trio scientists of United states and japan, Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura for the invention of blue light emitting diodes.

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