Ginzton, Edward L. (Edward Leonard), 1915-
Oral history interview with Edward Ginzton, 1984 November 26.
The interview discribes Ginzton's pioneering career in postwar electronics research, as well as his relationship with figures such as William Hansen, William Hewlett, Sigurd and Russell Varian, Oswald "Mike" Villard and William Rambo. Ginzton recalls Frederick Terman's vital relationship to Stanford's EE department, Microwave Lab, and postwar scientific research; discusses Stanford's relationship with the defense industry, and its classified work with the high-powered klystron. Ginzton then surveys the development of California's electronics industry. In concluding, Ginzton credits William Shockley with the creation of what is now known as "Silicon Valley".
Electrical engineer. Professor of physics and electrical engineering, Stanford University, 1947-1968; founding director of Varian Associates in 1948; in 1959 he became CEO.
Terman, Frederick Emmons, 1900-1982
Stanford University. School of Engineering.
Varian Associates -- History.
Electronic industries -- United States -- California -- Santa Clara County.
Engineering -- Study and teaching.
Klystrons -- History.
Semiconductor industry.
McMahon, A. Michal, (Adrian Michal), 1937- interviewer.
AIP-ICOS
Rutgers University. IEEE History Center. 39 Union Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA