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Russell Ohl
1898-01-31 – 1987-03-20
Life & Legacy
Russell Shoemaker Ohl (January 30, 1898 – March 20, 1987) was an American scientist who is generally recognized for patenting the modern solar cell (U.S. patent 2,402,662, "Light sensitive device").
Ohl was a notable semiconductor researcher prior to the invention of the transistor. He was also known as R.S. Ohl.
Occupation & Career
inventor, physicist
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Bell Labs
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1144183 — wikidata View source
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