Hedy's folly: the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world

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Richard Rhodes: Hedy's folly: the life and breakthrough inventions of Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman in the world (2012, Center Point Publishing)

English language

Published Dec. 22, 2012 by Center Point Publishing.

ISBN:
978-1-61173-372-3
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Describes the lesser-known technological talents of actress Hedy Lamarr and the collaborative work with avant-garde composer George Antheil that eventually led to the development of spread-spectrum radio, cell phones, and GPS systems.

3 editions

Subjects

  • Actresses
  • Spread spectrum communications
  • Biography
  • Motion picture actors and actresses

Places

  • United States