Technological Pivots
Working Transistor
December 23, 1947New Jersey, USAJohn Bardeen, Walter Brattain, William Shockley
The Experience
A tiny solid-state device amplified an electrical signal.
Impact
Modern computing and digital electronics became possible.
Strategy & Logistics
Built on prior experiments, accumulated knowledge, and sustained preparation.
Cost & Sacrifice
Measured in time, resources, risk, and the consequences carried by those involved.
Milestone
1947
Place
New Jersey, USA
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