Jim West. Portrait of the American acoustic engineer James Edward West
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Jim West. Portrait of the American acoustic engineer James Edward West
Jim West. Portrait of the American acoustic engineer James Edward West (born 1931) in his laboratory at Bell Labs, USA. West joined Bell Labs after graduating in 1957. Together with another Bell Labs engineer, Gerhard Sessler, he invented the foil electret microphone in 1962. This allows the conversion of sound waves into electrical signals with high fidelity. In 2001, about 90% of microphones used this technology. West has received numerous awards for his work on acoustics, including the Acoustical Society of Americas Silver Medal (1995). Photographed in 1999
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This print captures Jim West, the renowned American acoustic engineer, in his laboratory at Bell Labs, USA. Born in 1931, West embarked on an illustrious career after graduating in 1957 and joined Bell Labs soon after. Alongside fellow engineer Gerhard Sessler, he revolutionized the field of acoustics by inventing the foil electret microphone in 1962. This groundbreaking invention enabled sound waves to be converted into electrical signals with remarkable fidelity and became the technology of choice for approximately 90% of microphones by 2001. Jim West's contributions to acoustics have garnered him numerous accolades throughout his career. Notably, he was honored with the Acoustical Society of America's prestigious Silver Medal in 1995 for his exceptional work in this domain. In this photograph taken in 1999, we see a focused and determined Jim West engrossed in his research within the confines of his laboratory. His expertise and dedication are palpable as he delves into further advancements that would shape the future of acoustic engineering. As one gazes upon this image capturing a pivotal moment from Jim West's extraordinary journey, it serves as a testament to both his personal achievements and the profound impact he has had on technological innovation within acoustics.
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