Excerpt from Principles of Wireless Telegraphy
The author wishes to express his sincere thanks to Commander S. S. Robison of the United States Navy, to Mr. Elliott Woods of Washington, and to Chief Inspector D. M. Mahood of the New York Navy Yard for their kindness in supplying photographs for some of the illustrations. Also, the author is grateful to the Editors of the Physical Review for the loan of Plates I and II, and to Mr. Greenleaf Whittier Pickard for the privilege of consulting his manuscript account of experiments on the effects of daylight on transmission. Finally, the author takes great pleasure in expressing his gratitude to his friend Mr. George Francis Arnold, who has kindly read the proofs and made many valuable sug gestions.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on an electrifying journey through the world of electricity and magnetism, unveiling the fascinating relationship between these seemingly distinct forces. Beginning with the fundamental theories of electricity, the author delves into the intriguing concept of electric oscillations, a phenomenon first observed by Joseph Henry in the mid-19th century. Through meticulous experimentation and mathematical reasoning, scientists like Lord Kelvin and James Clerk Maxwell expanded upon these early discoveries, laying the groundwork for the modern understanding of electric waves. The book explores the historical development of key concepts like self-induction and electrostatic capacity, highlighting the critical role they play in generating and transmitting electric waves. With captivating explanations and insightful analogies, the author demystifies the science behind electric waves, providing readers with a comprehensive grasp of their properties, propagation, and potential applications, which will ultimately culminate in a fascinating exploration of the principles behind wireless telegraphy. The book's historical lens allows us to appreciate the enduring impact of these pioneering scientific discoveries, paving the way for the communication technologies we rely on today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330192016_0
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