William David Coolidge
American physicist (1873-1975) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 101
William David Coolidge was an American physicist and engineer, who made major contributions to X-ray machines. He was the director of the General Electric Research Laboratory and a vice-president of the corporation.
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1975Died3 February 1975National Inventors Hall of FameAward1963X-ray badgeAward1944Franklin MedalAward1941Dennis Gabor Medal and PrizeAward1939Faraday MedalAward1932Washington AwardAward1927Edison MedalAwardHughes MedalAwardLouis E. Levy Medal of the Franklin InstituteAward1926Howard N. Potts MedalAward1914Rumford PrizeAward1873Born23 October 1873
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He was also famous for the development of "ductile tungsten", which is important for the incandescent light bulb.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1873 to 1975 · aged 101
