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Narinder Singh Kapany (31 October 1926 – 4 December 2020) was an Indian-American physicist best known for his work on fiber optics. Kapany is a pioneer in the field of fiber optics, known for coining and popularising the term. Fortune named him one of seven "Unsung Heroes of the 20th Century" for his Nobel Prize-deserving invention.
Jan 7, 2021 · Professor Hopkins accused Dr. Kapany of overstating his contribution; Dr. Kapany retorted that only he was able to turn the professor’s chalkboard musings into reality.
Apr 21, 2021 · Narinder Singh Kapany is considered by many as the unsung hero and father of fibre optics, with his diverse pioneering achievements in the area arguably not receiving the level of...
Dec 10, 2020 · Kapany was a pioneer in optical technology, a Regents Professor at UC Santa Cruz, and a philanthropist for Sikh culture and education. He coined the term 'fiber optics' in 1960 and founded several companies in Silicon Valley.
6 days ago · Narinder Singh Kapany (1926–2020) was an Indian American physicist whose work in the mid to late 1950s, along with that of others, laid the foundations for a global telecommunications revolution and the modern internet era.
A tribute to the father of fiber optics, who passed away in 2020. Learn about his achievements in science, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and Sikh arts.
Dec 11, 2021 · For someone who was hailed as one of the seven unsung heroes of the 20th century for his Nobel Prize-deserving invention in 1999 by Fortune magazine, Narinder Singh Kapany remains relatively...
