Historical Events tagged with "bell laboratories"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Science & Technology
First demonstration of the transistor
December 23rd, 1947 77 years ago
John Bardeen and Walter Brattain at Bell Labs created the first working transistor, marking a breakthrough in electronics. Their invention was fundamental in developing modern technology, allowing for miniaturization of circuits and paving the way for the digital age. The transistor's first demonstration showcased its ability to amplify electrical signals, a key advancement for telecommunications and computing.
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