Gerald Howard Goertzel (1919–2002) was an American theoretical physicist known for his contributions to various fields including the Manhattan Project and work at IBM. He developed the Goertzel algorithm, which is significant in digital signal processing. Goertzel earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Science in Physics, and a PhD in Theoretical Physics. His career spanned 28 years at IBM, where he focused on design automation, data compression, and digital printing technology.
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Meaning of the name - Gerald
spear ruler, strong ruler
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Gerald Goertzel belongs to the GI Generation group.
Educated At: Stevens Institute of Technology | New York University
Occupation: nuclear physicist | physicist
Employers: Nuclear Development Corporation of America | Sage Instruments | IBM's Research Division
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Leo 40 | 26 Leo 0 | 9 Sagittarius 28 |
| Moon | 25 Taurus 8 | 28 Gemini 39 | 4 Aries 41 |
| Mercury | 19 Leo 10 | 7 Leo 28 | 10 Sagittarius 5 |
| Venus | 26 Virgo 54 | 21 Cancer 42 | 23 Libra 1 |
| Mars | 27 Cancer 4 | 7 Libra 23 | 1 Libra 13 |
| Jupiter | 3 Leo 23 | 15 Cancer 22 | 17 Leo 53 |
| Saturn | 1 Virgo 25 | 0 Aries 44 | 11 Virgo 59 |
| Uranus | 29 Aquarius 53 | 1 Gemini 20 | 28 Aquarius 0 |
| Neptune | 9 Leo 39 | 1 Aries 39 | 11 Leo 27 |
| Pluto | 7 Cancer 17 | 2 Aquarius 1 | 7 Cancer 14 |
| Rahu | 29 Scorpio 32 | 19 Pisces 19 | 23 Scorpio 55 |
| Ketu | 29 Taurus 32 | 19 Virgo 19 | 23 Taurus 55 |
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