1973 Scientific Discoveries Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 22 May Ethernet invention at Xerox PARC: On May 22, 1973, Robert Metcalfe, a researcher at Xerox's Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), circulated a memo titled "Ether Acquisition," introducing the concept of Ethernet. This memo outlined a method for connecting computers using coaxial cables, inspired by the ALOHAnet protocol. Metcalfe named the system "Ethernet," drawing from the luminiferous aether theory, and included diagrams illustrating its operation. This innovation laid the foundation for modern local area networks (LANs). source: computerhistory.org
- 23 Sep Discovery of largest known prime number: On September 23, 1973, mathematicians announced the discovery of the largest known prime number at the time, which was a significant achievement in the field of mathematics. This discovery contributed to ongoing research in number theory. source: sciencedaily.com
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