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# Vladimir K. Zworykin

(1888–1982)   Engineer

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Vladimir K. Zworykin was an engineer, best known for *Photocells and their application*.

## Quick Facts About Vladimir K. Zworykin

Born July 17, 1888

Died July 29, 1982

Profession Engineer

Notable works Photocells and their application

## About Vladimir K. Zworykin

Vladimir Kosma Zworykin was a Russian-American inventor, engineer, and pioneer of television technology. Zworykin invented a television transmitting and receiving system employing cathode-ray tubes. He played a role in the practical development of television from the early thirties, including charge storage-type tubes, infrared image tubes and the electron microscope.

##  Quotes by Vladimir K. Zworykin

> [Imposing limitations on yourself is cowardly because it protects you from having to try, and perhaps failing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vladimir-k-zworykin/imposing-limitations-on-yourself-is-cowardly-because-it-protects-you/)

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[Cowardly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cowardly/)

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> [I didn't even dream it would be so good. But I would never let my children come close to the thing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vladimir-k-zworykin/i-didn-t-even-dream-it-would-be-so-good-but-i-would-never-let-my/)

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[Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/)

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> [It is what you are inside that matter. You, yourself, are your only real capital.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/vladimir-k-zworykin/it-is-what-you-are-inside-that-matter-you-yourself-are-your-only-real/)

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