"I have always wanted to know 'why,' even when I was young and looking at things around me."

Charles Kuen Kao (1933 - 2018)
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About Charles Kuen Kao

Charles Kuen Kao, born in Shanghai in 1933, was a pioneering electrical engineer and physicist known for his groundbreaking work in fiber optics. He conducted research that led to the development of fiber optics communication systems, revolutionizing long-distance communication through the transmission of light signals along optical fibers. Kao's discoveries laid the foundation for modern broadband internet and telecommunications networks, earning him the nickname 'Father of Fiber Optics.' His contributions to the field have had a profound impact on global connectivity and communication technologies.

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