Charles K. Kao
Physicist and engineer, Nobel laureate
Born
November 4th, 1933
91 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
China
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A Chinese physicist and engineer contributed significantly to the development of fiber optics technology. His research in the 1960s laid the foundation for high-capacity telecommunications networks. Kao's innovative work demonstrated how light can be transmitted through fibers, leading to advancements in global communication systems. His groundbreaking contributions earned recognition within the scientific community and beyond, resulting in receipt of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009. This achievement highlighted the importance of fiber optics in modern telecommunication infrastructures.
Pioneered development of fiber optics technology
Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2009
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