Edwin H. Land
Scientist and Polaroid co-founder
Born
May 7th, 1909
115 years ago
Died
March 1st, 1991
34 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed to the development of polarizing filters and instant photography. Co-founded Polaroid Corporation, which introduced the first instant camera, the Polaroid Model 95, in 1948. Innovations revolutionized photography, allowing images to be developed in minutes. Held over 500 patents, influencing various fields including optics and photography technologies. Education included a brief tenure at Harvard University, leading to significant advancements in photographic techniques.
Co-founded Polaroid Corporation
Developed the first instant camera
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