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John D. Kraus

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American astronomer

United StatesScientistsLived 1910 to 2004 · aged 94
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John Daniel Kraus was an American physicist and electrical engineer known for his contributions to electromagnetics, radio astronomy, and antenna theory. His inventions included the helical antenna, the corner reflector antenna, and several other types of antennas.

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QSL card of John Kraus sent to shortwave listener, 1933QSL card of John Kraus sent to shortwave listener, 1933

Awards 3

1985Edison Medal
IEEE Centennial Medal
IEEE Fellow

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John Daniel Kraus was an American physicist and electrical engineer known for his contributions to electromagnetics, radio astronomy, and antenna theory. His inventions included the helical antenna, the corner reflector antenna, and several other types of antennas. He designed the Big Ear radio telescope at Ohio State University, which was constructed mostly by a team of OSU students and was used to carry out the Ohio Sky Survey. Kraus held a number of patents and published widely.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 2004 · aged 94
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10 languages

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