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Vladimir K. Zworykin

Russian engineer

Died when: 94 years 0 days (1128 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Vladimir K. Zworykin

Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (1888/1889 – July 29, 1982) was a Russian-American inventor, engineer, and pioneer of television technology.Zworykin invented a television transmitting and receiving system employing cathode ray tubes.

He played a role in the practical development of television from the early thirties, including charge storage-type tubes, infrared image tubes and the electron microscope.


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