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Cyril Hilsum, pioneer of the flat-screen display, 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 credited with inventing the liquid crystal technology behind modern flat-screen displays. His work on liquid crystals at the UK's Malvern research establishment made possible the screens now ubiquitous in phones, laptops and televisions. Readers are sharing the piece and reflecting on how one researcher's work reshaped daily life worldwide.
Why now: The Economist has published an obituary for Hilsum, prompting discussion of his under-recognised role in creating the screens everyone uses daily.
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- Cyril Hilsum invented the flat-screen displays that hold us in thrall · sohkamyung · 21
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