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Image Converter For Detecting Electromagnetic
Radiation
Especially in Short Wave Lengths
Dr. George Carruthers was born in Cincinnati, Ohio
on October 1, 1939. He received his B.S. in Illinois in 1961, his Masters
in 1962 and his Ph.D. (1964) in Aeronautics and Astronautical Engineering.
Dr. Carruthers epitomizes the hardworking, quiet and dignified professional.
His research projects have materially contributed to the advancement of
America's space program.
On November 11, 1969, Dr. George Carruthers received
a patent for his invention, the Image Converter for
Detecting Electromagnetic Radiation Specially in Short Wave Lengths.
According to the specification sheet filed with the Patent Office, Dr.
Carruthers stated, "This disclosure is directed to a system for detecting
radiation in the far ultra-violet region by use of a windowless tube with
a solid photocathode and an internal mirror for converting the radiation
to visible light." He also invented photometry for rockets and satellites,
several electronic imaging devices and other detectors for space astronomy
and upper atmosphere physics research. Dr. Carruthers has received awards
from NASA and other agencies in recognition of his work. He is now a senior
research astrophysicist at the AAAS Naval Research Laboratory in Washington,
D.C. For more information on this invention, go
here or contact Dr. Carruthers via
Email or by phone 202-767-2764.
Copyright by C.R. Gibbs
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