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.
Vladimir Zworykin
Russian-American engineer
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Russian-American engineer
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Vladimir Zworykin, American russian-american engineer, known for russian-american engineer, died on 1982-07-29.
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- When was Vladimir Zworykin born?
- Vladimir Zworykin was born on 1888-07-29 (American).
- What is Vladimir Zworykin known for?
- Russian-American engineer
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- Vladimir Zworykin was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Vladimir Zworykin dies.
- When did Vladimir Zworykin die?
- Vladimir Zworykin died on 1982-01-01.