Godfrey N. Hounsfield

Godfrey N. Hounsfield was a British engineer and inventor best known for developing the computed tomography (CT) scan in the 1970s. His innovative work allowed for cross-sectional imaging of the body, providing detailed pictures of internal organs and structures. This technology revolutionized medical diagnostics, enabling doctors to see inside the human body non-invasively and helping to diagnose various conditions more accurately. For his contributions, Hounsfield received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1979, highlighting the profound impact of his invention on healthcare and patient treatment.