Key Contributions
- Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
Frequency Hopping
Hedy Lamarr co-invented a method of frequency hopping that allowed secure communication by preventing signals from being intercepted. This technology laid the foundation for modern wireless communication, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
About Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian-American actress and inventor. Known as a Hollywood icon, she was also a brilliant mind whose technological innovation had a profound impact on communication technologies.
Details About Her Work
Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum: Co-developed with composer George Antheil during World War II, this technology was designed to prevent the interception of torpedo signals. Its applications have expanded to wireless communication, making it a cornerstone of modern technology.
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