GEORGE E. SMITH

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 5/10/1930     Death:

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

George Elwood Smith is an American scientist, applied physicist, and co-inventor of the charge-coupled device (CCD). He was awarded a one-quarter share in the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics for the invention of an imaging semiconductor circuit—the CCD sensor, which has become an electronic eye in almost all areas of photography.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

George E. Smith was intellectually unique for his groundbreaking invention of the charge-coupled device (CCD), which revolutionized imaging technology and became an essential component in modern photography. His work not only demonstrated exceptional scientific innovation but also had a significant impact on various fields beyond physics, showcasing his interdisciplinary approach and profound intellectual contributions.

FAMOUS QUOTE

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