Georg Von Békésy

Georg von Békésy was a Hungarian scientist known for his groundbreaking work in psychoacoustics, the study of how we perceive sound. He conducted experiments that revealed how the inner ear processes sound waves, discovering that different parts of the cochlea respond to various frequencies. This understanding helped explain how we distinguish pitches. For his contributions, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1961. Von Békésy's research has had a lasting impact on fields like audio engineering, hearing aids, and understanding hearing disorders, enhancing our comprehension of how we experience sound.