Princeton's F. Duncan Haldane wins Nobel Prize in Physics

By Danielle Alio, Office of Communications on Oct. 4, 2016, 9 p.m.
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Princeton University professor F. Duncan Haldane was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics for his research in condensed matter physics on Oct. 4. Later that day, he spoke about his research and teaching, taught a class and was celebrated at a news conference and reception on campus.

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