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Eugene Irving Gordon
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Eugene Irving Gordon
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| Born | September 14, 1930 |
| Died | September 15, 2014 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | City College of New York Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Awards | IEEE Edison Medal (1984) |
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| Fields | Physics |
Eugene Irving Gordon (born September 14, 1930 – died September 15, 2014) was an American physicist. He was a very important scientist at Bell Labs. He led a special lab that worked with light technology.
Eugene Gordon was born in New York City. He loved science from a young age. He went to the City College of New York and earned a degree in physics in 1952. Later, he continued his studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He received his Ph.D. from MIT in 1957.
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What Did Eugene Gordon Do?
Eugene Gordon became the director of the Lightwave Devices Laboratory at Bell Labs. This lab focused on creating new technologies using light. His work helped develop important tools for communication. These tools are used in many modern technologies.
His Work with Lasers
Gordon was known for his work with lasers. Lasers are special beams of light. They are used in many things we see every day. For example, lasers are in CD and DVD players. They are also used in barcode scanners at stores. Gordon's research helped make these technologies possible.
Awards and Recognition
In 1984, Eugene Gordon received the IEEE Edison Medal. This is a very important award for scientists. It is given to people who have made great achievements in electrical engineering. This award showed how much his work was valued.
Later Life
Eugene Gordon married Renate Albrecht in 1991. He passed away on September 15, 2014. He was 84 years old. His work helped shape the world of modern technology.
See also
- In Spanish: Eugene Irving Gordon para niños
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