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Walter Guyton Cady

American physicist (1874-1974) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 99

Walter Guyton Cady was an American physicist and electrical engineer. He was a pioneer in piezoelectricity, and in 1921 developed the first quartz crystal oscillator.

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Awards

Dennis Gabor Medal and Prize1936
IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award1928
Honorary Doctorate from Brown University
Honorary Doctor of the Wesleyan University

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1874 to 1974 · aged 99