The first invention I learned about this week was the electron microscope. The electron microscope was invented in 1933 by a man named Ernst Ruska. This invention allows us to see very detailed images at a atomic level. Siemens was the first to produce them, and now they are used in a variety of industries. This genius invention helped us to treat infectious outbreaks.
The second invention I learned about this week was the FM radio. Edwin Armstrong invented wideband FM radio in 1933 after years of developing new radio receivers. FM radio has good range at reasonable power levels, sounds good, and more resistant to noise than AM. FM radio helped form new music and exposing older forms to wider audiences.
The third invention I learned about this week was nuclear fission. Nuclear fission uses neutrons to split atoms and create a heat producing, energy-releasing chain reaction. Atomic weapons advanced throughout the 1950’s, and the nuclear power industry arose by 1958. Nuclear power supplies 20% of the power grid.
The fourth invention I learned about this week was the transistor. Bardeen, Shockley, and Brattain invented the transistor at Bell Labs in 1947. It’s a solid state triode that amplifies signals, processers digital logic. It can be densely packed into small areas. The transistor help to invented the first ever computer.
50 years from now it would be May 16, 2072. I think technology would improve a lot. From 2000 to 2022 we have computers for watch’s so in 2072 it would be a lot more advanced. I think we could have flying cars with flying suits or many other inventions.
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