Sponsored Links Rudolf Kompfner Complete Dating History Add new Post Sponsored Links Rudolf Kompfner wiki Login to Edit Bio: Engineer and physicist who invented the traveling-wave tube (TWT). He received the National Medal of Science in 1974 for his invention. He was initially going to become an architect but had a love for electronics and physics.Date of Birth: 16 May, 1909Zodiac Sign: TaurusPlace of Birth: AustriaDied: 68 years agoDate of Death: 03 Dec, 1977Profession: Scientist Show more bio data > Rudolf Kompfner Latest Videos