george smith

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Science

A Brief History of Williard Boyle and George Smith

10:40AM Rosa Golijan | Williard “Mr. Modesty” Boyle and George “Three Page Dissertation” Smith, extraordinary sailors and co-winners of this year’s Nobel prize in physics deserve time in our spotlight: they invented the CCD image sensors which gave our digital cameras eyes. More »
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Science

Nobel Prize In Physics Rewards Fiber Optics Expert, CCD Creators

8:00AM Jack Loftus | So apparently a controversial Nobel Peace Prize was awarded this week. Forget that one. Focus instead on the far geekier one that was also awarded this week. Why? Because we gadget lovers have a lot to be thankful for! More »
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