[rurban]

I had the same thought. But mathematicians who just help physicists rarely get a nobel. Even if its work is invaluable, such as Emmy's work. You could call her one of the "fathers" if modern theoretical physics, if it wouldn't be too ironic.

Thanksfully they didn't forget to mention Lise Meitner

[dnautics]

to be fair, Mietner has an element named after her which is a far, far more exclusive club.