Archibald Low
Inventor, Author
1888 – 1956
Who was Archibald Low?
Archibald Montgomery Low was an English consulting engineer, research physicist and inventor, and author of more than 40 books.
Low has been called the "father of radio guidance systems" due to his pioneering work on guided rockets, planes and torpedoes. He was a pioneer in many fields though, often leading the way for others, but his lack of discipline meant he hardly ever saw a project through, being easily distracted by new ideas. If it weren't for this inability to see things to a conclusion, Low could well have been remembered as one of the great men of science. Many of his scientific contemporaries disliked him, due in part to his using the title Professor, which technically he wasn't entitled to do as he didn't occupy an academic chair. His love of the limelight and publicity probably also added to the dislike.
Archibald M. Low was one of the first forecasters of the concept of television in the early 1920s.
We need you!
Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!
- Born
- 1888
Purley, London - Also known as
- Archibald Montgomery Low
- A. M. Low
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Sep 13, 1956
- Resting place
- Brompton Cemetery
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
Citation
Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Archibald Low." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/archibald_low>.
Discuss this Archibald Low biography with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In