König, Herbert W#

b.  Neufeld an der Leitha (Burgenland), May 26, 1908, d. Krems (Lower Austria), Feb. 20, 1985, electrical engineer. Studied physics and mathematics at the University of Vienna (doctoral thesis in 1932 with H. Thirring), worked for Siemens & Halske company in Germany and Austria in 1933-49, focusing on microwave tubes. Professor of High Frequency Technology at Vienna University of Technology in 1949-79. Research work especially on laser, plasma and semiconductor technology. Taught many important engineers.