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Harold E. Edgerton

Born: 1903
Birthplace: Fremont, Neb.

Stroboscope—Edgerton's research in the fields of stroboscopy and ultra-high speed photography led to the modern electronic speed flash. He was noted for his photographs revealing operations which move at speeds beyond the capacity of the human eye. (1986)

Died: 1990

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