The Asian Scientist 100
Kenichi Iga
Institution
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Country
Japan
Field
Physics
Iga received the 2021 IEEE Edison Medal for pioneering the development of the vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser.
(Photo: Tokyo Institute of Technology)
AWARDS
- 2021 IEEE Edison Medal
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