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What year did Isamu Akasaki pass away?

  • 2021

  • 2015

  • 2018

  • 2020

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Isamu Akasaki, a Japanese physicist and Nobel laureate, passed away in 2021. He was known for his groundbreaking research in the field of semiconductor light-emitting diodes (LEDs), particularly for his development of the blue LED. Akasaki's work laid the foundation for the development of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly lighting technologies, revolutionizing the lighting industry.
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