Alexanderson

American

[al-ig-zan-der-suhn] / ˌæl ɪgˈzæn dər sən /

noun

Ernst F. W. 1878–1975, U.S. engineer and inventor.

Alexanderson Scientific

/ ăl′ĭg-zăn′dər-sən /

Swedish-born American electrical engineer who in 1906 invented a high-frequency alternator that made radio communication more efficient. Alexanderson also developed the first practical television system in 1927 and the first color television receiver in 1955.

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One of its scientists, Ernst Alexanderson, was instrumental in developing television.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2018

The Alexanderson arc, however, can modify as well as modulate the carrier light waves.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yet it pleased Dr. Alexanderson and his guests, for it was another demonstration that television would some day become practical.*

From Time Magazine Archive

Transoceanic radio and radio telephony are possible because he invented the Alexanderson high frequency alternator.

From Time Magazine Archive

Alexanderson, Daniel, was baptized in Holland in 1621.

From Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by B.D.

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