Electronic Design, October 20th, 2005
Harry Nyquist sent the very first fax--way back in 1924! (photo property of AT&T Archives, reprinted with permission of AT&T)
When electrical engineers hear the name "Nyquist," they think of what Harry Nyquist is best known for: his Sampling Theorem. Evidence of its importance is everywhere. Products like cell phones, audio CDs, and iPods are all based on the broad-shouldered foundation of the theorem, and that alone is enough to place Nyquist among the industry's greats. But Harry Nyquist had many other, lesser known accomplishments, a number of which resonate strongly today.
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