Today's silicon chips are all made using a technique invented by this scientist more than a century ago. But his life ended in ignominy and tragedy
Just for your information, his grave was renovated few years ago, you can see it here -> https://pomorska.pl/grobowiec-jana-czochralskiego-swiatowej-slawy-naukowca-z-kcyni-po-renowacji-jest-tez-tablica/ar/13432171
Great but somewhat tragic story. I always enjoy stories of serendipity in science although it always has to be noted that it often takes an observant person open to unusual ideas to recognize the significance.
Just for your information, his grave was renovated few years ago, you can see it here -> https://pomorska.pl/grobowiec-jana-czochralskiego-swiatowej-slawy-naukowca-z-kcyni-po-renowacji-jest-tez-tablica/ar/13432171
Great but somewhat tragic story. I always enjoy stories of serendipity in science although it always has to be noted that it often takes an observant person open to unusual ideas to recognize the significance.