Alexanderson

American  

[al-ig-zan-der-suhn] / ˌæl ɪgˈzæn dər sən /

noun

1. Ernst F. W. 1878–1975, U.S. engineer and inventor.

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Alexanderson Scientific  

/ ăl′ĭg-zăn′dər-sən /

1. Swedish-born American electrical engineer who in 1906 invented a high-frequency alternator that made radio communication more efficient. Alexanderson also developed the first practical television system in 1927 and the first color television receiver in 1955.

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Example Sentences

One of its scientists, Ernst Alexanderson, was instrumental in developing television.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2018

The Alexanderson arc, however, can modify as well as modulate the carrier light waves.

From Time Magazine Archive

British Marconi was attempting to buy from General Electric Co. exclusive rights in the Alexanderson high-frequency alternator, which first made long-distance radio communication possible.

From Time Magazine Archive

Because owners have complained of the small size of televized images, Inventor Baird has, like Dr. Alexanderson of General Electric, spent the past year in enlarging his screen.

From Time Magazine Archive

Alexanderson, Daniel, was baptized in Holland in 1621.

From Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by B.D.