Erwin Meyer – A Great German Acoustician. Biographical Notes

Erwin Meyer (1899–1972) was the leading German acoustician of his time. This paper presents a short-form biography, summarising Meyer's contributions to electroacoustics, acoustic measurement techniques, architectural and underwater acoustics, and to other acoustical sub-fields. Meyer's engagement was decisive for establishing acoustical journals, he cultivated international relationships, and he educated a whole generation of outstanding acousticians. More detailed information is available online in English [1] and in German [2]. A German version has been published as booklet which is also available online [3].