Eugene McDermott
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Eugene McDermott (February 12, 1899 - August 23, 1973)[1] was an engineer and geophysicist who co-founded Geophysical Service Incorporated (GSI) in 1930 and later its parent company Texas Instruments in 1951.[2] One of his most widely acclaimed early patented inventions enabled oil exploration equipment that used reflection seismographs to map underground rock strata using sound wave technology, a method still widely used today in oil exploration.[3] Other inventions ranged from geochemical applications to antisubmarine warfare, often focusing on the use of sonar.[4]
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Eugene McDermott | |
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Born | (1899-02-12)February 12, 1899 New York City, US |
Died | August 23, 1973(1973-08-23) (aged 74) Dallas, Texas, US |
Education | 1919 Stevens Institute BSME 1925 Columbia MA Physics |
Occupation(s) | Petroleum geophysicist, Engineer, Electronics corporate executive |
Known for | Co-founder of Texas Instruments |
Spouse | Margaret Milam (m. 1952) |
Children | 1 |
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