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Cyril Hilsum, inventor of flat-screen displays, dies
Original: Cyril Hilsum invented the flat-screen displays that hold us in thrall
An obituary marks the death of Cyril Hilsum, the British physicist whose pioneering work on liquid crystal display technology underpins the flat screens now ubiquitous in phones, laptops and televisions. Readers are reflecting on how one researcher's work reshaped everyday life and the global electronics industry, and paying tribute to a largely unsung figure behind modern displays.
Why now: His death has prompted a fresh look at the man whose invention shaped modern screens and daily life.
Cyril HilsumThe Economistliquid crystal displays
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