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Richard Rhodes explores the remarkable technical legacy of Hedy Lamarr, the famed Hollywood actress whose curiosity and ingenuity led her to collaborate with avant‑garde composer George Antheil on a patent for a “frequency hopping” system during World War II. The book details how this research laid the groundwork for modern spread‑spectrum communications, which power cell phones, GPS, and other wireless technologies. Through archival research and expert interviews, Rhodes showcases Lamarr’s dual identity as a celebrated star and a forward‑thinking engineer, illuminating her enduring influence on both the film industry and technological innovation.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Richard Rhodes
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