Robert D. Maurer

Robert D. Maurer
Born(1924-07-20)July 20, 1924
Arkadelphia, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 9, 2025(2025-09-09) (aged 101)
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Arkansas (BS)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD)
Known forOptical fiber

Robert D. Maurer (July 20, 1924 – September 9, 2025) was an American industrial physicist noted for his leadership in the invention of optical fiber.

In 1979, Maurer was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for contributions to the technology of low-loss fibers for optical communication.

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