John Ambrose Fleming

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John Ambrose Fleming (1849–1945) was a British electrical engineer and physicist, best known for his invention of the vacuum tube, also known as the thermionic valve. His work laid the foundation for the development of electronics, which significantly advanced communication technology. Fleming's most notable contribution came in 1904 when he patented the vacuum tube, which allowed for the control of electric current.

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