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Junction Transistor Theory

United States · Science / Technology. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1948

William Bradford Shockley1948

Murray Hill · Science / Technology

Develops the junction-transistor concept, providing a more robust way to control charge carriers in semiconductors.

Names involved

William Bradford Shockley

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