Nick Holonyak (Q360445)

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American physicist (1928–2022)
  • Nick Holonyak Jr.
  • Nick Holonyak, Jr.
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    Nick Holonyak
    American physicist (1928–2022)
    • Nick Holonyak Jr.
    • Nick Holonyak, Jr.

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    given name
    Nick
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    family name
    Holonyak
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    student of
    John Bardeen
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    award received
    National Medal of Technology and Innovation
    point in time
    2002
    award rationale
    For contributions to the development and commercialization of light-emitting diode (LED) technology, with applications to digital displays, consumer electronics, automotive lighting, traffic signals, and general illumination. (English)
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    https://www.nationalmedals.org/laureates
    Charles Stark Draper Prize
    point in time
    2015
    award rationale
    for the invention, development, and commercialization of materials and processes for light-emitting diodes (LEDs). (English)
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    Global Energy Prize
    point in time
    2003
    award rationale
    Awarded for his contribution to the development of power silicon electronics and the invention of the first semi-conducting light-emitting diodes in a visible part of the spectrum. (English)
    country of citizenship
    United States
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    NAS Award for the Industrial Application of Science
    point in time
    1993
    award rationale
    For his profound impact on industry and on the daily lives of the people around the world through his prolific inventions in the area of semiconductor materials and devices, including practical light-emitting diodes. (English)
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    reference URL
    https://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/industrial-application-of-science.html
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    Nick Holonyak
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    Identifiers

    CONOR.SI ID
    155930211
    subject named as
    Holonyak, Nick, 1928-
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    Academic Tree ID
    85059
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    SNAC ARK ID
    w6wh5fgm
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    WikiTree person ID
    Holonyak-2
    subject named as
    Nick Holonyak Jr (3 Nov 1928 - 16 Sep 2022)
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