John C. Mather thumb picture

John C. Mather

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2006

Interview

John Mather Answers Questions on the NobelPrize YouTube Channel

As the first in a series of Q&A sessions with Nobel Laureates on YouTube, John Mather, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2006 for his research in cosmic microwave background radiation, has answered a selection of questions on the NobelPrize YouTube channel. His answers range from what happened before the Big Bang to what the consequences are of receiving a Nobel Prize.

Watch 42 questions and the answers!

 




Interview, December 2006

Interview with the 2006 Nobel Laureates in Physics, John C. Mather and George F. Smoot, 6 December 2006. The interviewer is Adam Smith, Editor-in-Chief of Nobelprize.org.
See a Video of the Interview
33 min. 
In order to see the video you need Windows Media Player
Copyright © Nobel Web AB 2006
Credits: Ladda Productions AB (production)




Nobel Minds

The Nobel Laureates of 2006 met at the Bernadotte Library in Stockholm, 9 December 2006, for the traditional round-table discussion and TV show 'Nobel Minds'. The show was hosted by Sarah Montague, a presenter on the BBC 'Today' programme. The Laureates discuss their achievements, their inspiration and motivation, and also answer questions e-mailed by visitors to BBC.com and Nobelprize.org.
See the Video 'Nobel Minds'
44 min. 
In order to see the videos you need Adobe Flash Player or Windows Media Player
Copyright © Nobel Media AB/BBC World 2006
Credits: Sveriges Television AB and BBC World
Honeywell is the exclusive global sponsor of Nobel Minds.




Interview, October 2006

Telephone interview with John C. Mather immediately following the announcement of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics, 3 October 2006. The interviewer is Adam Smith, Editor-in-Chief of Nobelprize.org.
Listen to the Interview
7 min. 
In order to hear the sound you need Adobe Flash Player or Windows Media Player
Copyright © Nobel Web AB 2006


Read the Interview
 The interview in text format »