Paul Gottlieb Nipkow

Inventor of the Nipkow disk

Paul Gottlieb Nipkow - Inventor of the Nipkow disk
Born

August 22nd, 1860
165 years ago

Died

August 24th, 1940
85 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Germany

Links & References

Contributed to the field of television technology with the invention of the Nipkow disk, a crucial component in early mechanical televisions. Developed this device in 1884, which enabled the transmission of images by scanning them. The innovation laid foundational work for future television systems and influenced video technology development through the 20th century.

Invented the Nipkow disk in 1884

Influenced early mechanical television technology

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