Herwig Kogelnik
Austrian electrical engineer · United States · On the map · Scientists · Born 1932 · age 94
Herwig Kogelnik is an Austrian-American electrical and optical engineer. He is best known for his fundamental contributions to the developments in laser technology, optoelectronics, photonics and lightwave communications systems.
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2006National Medal of Technology and InnovationAward2001IEEE Medal of HonorAwardMarconi PrizeAward1991IEEE Quantum Electronics AwardAward1989IEEE David Sarnoff AwardAward1984Frederic Ives MedalAward1932Born2 June 1932
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His work over a 40-year career at Bell Labs earned him the Marconi Prize, the IEEE Medal of Honor, the National Medal of Technology and many other awards.
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Born 1932 · age 94
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James Gilbert BakerBoth received Frederic Ives Medal
Charles ShankBoth received IEEE David Sarnoff Award
Anthony E. SiegmanBoth received Frederic Ives MedalHermann GummelBoth received IEEE David Sarnoff Award
Akira HasegawaBoth received IEEE Quantum Electronics Award
James Gilbert BakerBoth received Frederic Ives MedalCharles ShankBoth received IEEE David Sarnoff AwardAnthony E. SiegmanBoth received Frederic Ives MedalHermann GummelBoth received IEEE David Sarnoff AwardAkira HasegawaBoth received IEEE Quantum Electronics Award