Harold Eugene Edgerton
- Introduction
- Harold Eugene "Doc" Edgerton (April 6, 1903 – January 4, 1990), also known as Papa Flash, was a professor of electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is largely credited with transforming the stroboscope from an obscure laboratory instrument into a common device. He also was deeply involved with the development of sonar and deep-sea photography, and his equipment was used by Jacques Cousteau in searches for shipwrecks and even the Loch Ness Monster.
- Wikidata
- Q475733
- Introduction
- Edgerton in widely known as the pioneer in stroboscopic photography, the technique of capturing and depicting kinetic energy and timed event in distinct steps. The images were made in a darkened room, using numerous exposures per second, making the fine details of split second motion visible for the first time. His image, "Milk Drop," which shows the crown-like form created by a drop of milk on a plate, is among his most famous.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Roles
- Artist, Scientist, Electrical Engineer, Photographer
- Names
- Harold Eugene Edgerton, Dr. Harold Eugene Edgerton, Harold E. Edgerton, H. E. Edgerton, Harold Edgerton
- Ulan
- 500014767
Exhibitions
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A World of Its Own: Photographic Practices in the Studio
Feb 8–Nov 2, 2014
MoMA
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Artist’s Choice: Vik Muniz, Rebus
Dec 11, 2008–Feb 23, 2009
MoMA
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Making Choices
Mar 16–Sep 26, 2000
MoMA
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Reinstallation of the Collection
Oct 23, 1980–Jan 3, 1982
MoMA
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Edward Steichen Photography Center Reinstallation
Dec 21, 1979
MoMA
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Harold Eugene Edgerton has
18 exhibitionsonline.
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Water from a Faucet 1932
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Smash! 1933
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Harold Eugene Edgerton This is Coffee 1933
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Lead Falling in a Shot Tower 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Dangerous Weapon 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Golfer 1937
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Gold Swing 1938
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Fencer 1938
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Jackie Jumps a Bench 1938
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Bobby Jones with a Driver 1938
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Swirls and Eddies of a Tennis Stroke 1939
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Harold Eugene Edgerton, Herbert E. Grier, Kenneth J. Germeshausen Indian Club Demonstration 1939
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Bobby Jones Golf Swing 1939 or before
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Cicada 1939 or before
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Golf Swing 1939 or before
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Indian Club Demonstration 1939
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Pelton Wheel 1939
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Wes Fesler Kicking a Football c. 1935
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Milk Drop c. 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Milk Drop c. 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Milk Drop c. 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Milk Drop c. 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Milk Drop c. 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Milk Drop c. 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Milk Drop c. 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Milk Drop c. 1936
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Milk Drop Coronet 1957
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Bouncing Ball Bearing 1962
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Harold Eugene Edgerton Bullet Through Air 1971
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