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Harry Nyquist

Swedish-American physicist and electrical engineer (1889-1976) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87

Harry Theodor Nyquist was a Swedish-American physicist and electronic engineer who made important contributions to communication theory.

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1976Died4 April 19761975Rufus Oldenburger MedalAward1960IEEE Medal of HonorAwardStuart Ballantine MedalAward1945Fellow of the American Physical SocietyAward1889Born7 February 1889

Awards

Rufus Oldenburger Medal1975
Stuart Ballantine Medal1960
IEEE Medal of Honor1960
Fellow of the American Physical Society1945

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1976 · aged 87