Description: (Physicist)
Kálmán Tihanyi, a Hungarian physicist, electrical engineer, and inventor, was a trailblazer in electronic television technology. He played a key role in advancing cathode ray tubes (CRTs) utilized by prominent companies such as RCA and German firms. Tihanyi's groundbreaking creations include the world's first automatic pilotless aircraft, the first infrared video camera, and the initial flat panel plasma display. His innovative Radioskop patent was acknowledged by UNESCO for its global impact, cementing his enduring influence in the realm of technology.