Hiroshi Amano
Japanese physicist, Nobel Prize laureate
Born
September 11th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Japan
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A physicist and academic contributed significantly to the development of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Discovery of efficient blue LEDs enabled advancements in lighting technology and display systems. The research played a critical role in the creation of energy-efficient lighting solutions and contributed to various applications in electronics and communication. Co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics, received recognition alongside two other scientists for the invention of efficient blue LEDs. This achievement has had a transformative impact on lighting and displays, influencing a wide range of industries and applications.
Co-developed blue light-emitting diodes
Received 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics
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