william shockley

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Noun william shockley has 1 sense

Shockley, William Shockley, William Bradford Shockley - United States physicist (born in England) who contributed to the development of the electronic transistor (1910-1989)
--₁ is a kind of physicist

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William Shockley

Definition:

William Shockley was an American physicist and inventor who is best known for his work on the development of the transistor, which revolutionized the field of electronics. He also co-founded the semiconductor company Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory.

Sample sentences:

William Shockley's groundbreaking research in the field of electronics paved the way for the modern technology we enjoy today.
The inventions and contributions of William Shockley greatly impacted the semiconductor industry.
As a Nobel laureate, William Shockley is often recognized for his advancements in the field of physics.

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