110 years ago, a Polish scientist accidentally dipped his pen into molten tin - what he discovered still helps run your smartphone
Published on: May 11, 2026, 10:39 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A lab accident in 1916 led to a breakthrough in crystal growth. Jan Czochralski's method for creating pure silicon crystals is fundamental to today's technology. This process enables the production of chips powering smartphones, computers, and vehicles. The discovery quietly revolutionized electronics, though Czochralski faced personal struggles later in life.
