Michel Devoret, Nobel Prize in Physics 2025: Official interview

Interview with the 2025 Nobel Prize laureate in physics Michel Devoret on 6 December 2025 during the Nobel Week in Stockholm, Sweden. 00:00 - Michel Devoret, Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 00:15 - Can you tell us about your childhood? 01:10 - When did you decide to pursue science? 03:54 - Can you tell us about the mentors who inspired you? 05:45 - How was your co-laureate, John Clarke, as an advisor? 06:38 - Why is collaboration so important in science? 07:45 - Can you share a memory of collaborating with your co-laureates? 09:37 - Can you tell us about making your Nobel Prize discovery? 11:16 - Is it fundamental for science to be an international discipline? 12:32 - What's your opinion of a researcher's responsibility to society? 14:38 - How do you cope with failures and unexpected problems? 15:30 - Do you have advice for young researchers? 16:21 - What are the qualities of a successful scientist? 16:56 - What are some differences between working in academia and industry? 17:49 - How do you maintain a work-life balance? 18:42 - Do you have a hobby that makes you a better scientist? 19:51 - What environment best encourages creative thinking? © Nobel Prize Outreach.