Edwin H. Land
American scientist and inventor (1909–1991)
1909 — 1991
Quick Facts
Profession
American scientist and inventor (1909–1991)
Born
May 7, 1909
Died
1991 (age ~82)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
photographer, physicist, entrepreneur
United StatesBorn in BridgeportDied in Cambridge
1909
Born in Bridgeport (1909-05-07)
1938
AwardElliott Cresson Medal
1938
AwardJohn Scott Award
1945
AwardRumford Prize
1948
AwardHolley Medal
1949
AwardDennis Gabor Medal and Prize
About
Edwin Herbert Land, ForMemRS, FRPS, Hon.MRI was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation. He invented inexpensive filters for polarizing light, a practical system of in-camera instant photography, and the retinex theory of color vision. His Polaroid instant camera went on sale in 1948 and made it possible for a picture to be taken and developed in one minute or less.
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Who is Edwin H. Land?+
Edwin Herbert Land, ForMemRS, FRPS, Hon.MRI was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation. He invented inexpensive filters for polarizing light, a practical system of in-camera instant photography, and the retinex theory of color vision. His Polaroi
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin H. Land born?+
Edwin H. Land was born on May 7, 1909.
When did Edwin H. Land die?+
Edwin H. Land died in 1991, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — May 7, 1909
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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