Ernst Alexanderson
Swedish-American electrical engineer and inventor (1878–1975)
Died aged 97AquariusUnited States
Biography
Ernst Frederick Werner Alexanderson (Swedish: [ɛʂnt alɛkˈsandɛʂɔn]; January 25, 1878 – May 14, 1975) was a Swedish-American electrical engineer and inventor who was a pioneer in radio development. He invented the Alexanderson alternator, an early radio transmitter used between 1906 and the 1930s for longwave long distance radio transmission. Alexanderson also created the amplidyne, a direct current amplifier used during the Second World War for controlling anti-aircraft guns.
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Awards & honours (5)
- Edison Medal
- IEEE Medal of Honor
- National Inventors Hall of Fame
- honorary doctor of Royal Institute of Technology
- Cedergren Medal
Quick answers about Ernst Alexanderson
- How old was Ernst Alexanderson?
- Ernst Alexanderson died on May 14, 1975 at the age of 97.
- When is Ernst Alexanderson's birthday?
- Ernst Alexanderson was born on January 25, 1878.
- Where was Ernst Alexanderson born?
- Ernst Alexanderson was born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.
- What is Ernst Alexanderson's zodiac sign?
- Ernst Alexanderson's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- What is Ernst Alexanderson's nationality?
- Ernst Alexanderson is a citizen of United States, Sweden.
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- Ernst Alexanderson is known as electrical engineer, inventor, electrician.
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