Who were Akasaki's co-recipients of the Queen Elizabeth Prize?
Shuji Nakamura, Nick Holonyak, M. George Craford, Russell D. Dupuis
Tim Berners-Lee, Vint Cerf, Robert Kahn, Louis Pouzin
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson
James Dyson, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs
Answer
Shuji Nakamura, Nick Holonyak, M. George Craford, and Russell D. Dupuis shared the Queen Elizabeth Prize with Akasaki. These individuals made significant contributions to the field of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which have revolutionized lighting technology and energy efficiency. Their work has led to the development of brighter, more energy-efficient, and longer-lasting LEDs, which are now widely used in various applications, including lighting, displays, and communications.
Lighting the Future: The Isamu Akasaki Innovation Challenge
More Questions
What impact did Akasaki's invention have on lighting technology?
What type of junction did Akasaki's notable blue LED use?
What was a key material in Akasaki's LED research?
What year did Akasaki, along with others, receive the Queen Elizabeth Prize?
What major global issue does Akasaki's LED technology help address?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox