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Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory Sculpture
Mountain View, California, United States of America
Located at 391 San Antonio Road in Mountain View, California, the Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory Sculpture is a testament to the pioneering spirit of William Shockley, who founded the first high-tech company in what would become Silicon Valley. This site commemorates the birthplace of Silicon Valley, where Shockley's innovative work on silicon-based semiconductor devices ignited an industry. The sculptures, created by artists Mary Bayard White and Vickie Jo Sowell, depict early semiconductor devices, including the 2N696 transistor and Shockley's four-layer diodes. These artistic tributes stand as a reminder of the groundbreaking achievements that transformed the region into a global hub for technological innovation.