Guido Dessauer
German physicist and engineer
Born
1915
111 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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Contributions included work in electromagnetic theory and engineering. Developed designs for advanced optical systems. Made advancements in high-frequency technology and microwave engineering. Published numerous research papers in the field of physics and engineering. Worked extensively in academia and industry, particularly in enhancing communication technologies.
Published research on electromagnetic theory
Contributed to microwave engineering advancements
Developed designs for optical systems
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