Richardson's work influenced the development of what kind of tube?
Vacuum Tube
Inner Tube
Test Tube
X-Ray Tube
Answer
Vacuum tubes, pioneered by Richardson's research on thermionic emission, revolutionized electronics and laid the groundwork for diverse technologies. They found widespread applications in early computers, radios, televisions, and various industrial equipment. Their ability to amplify and control electrical signals made them essential components in communication systems, shaping the development of modern electronics before the advent of transistors.
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