Manuscript papers, unpublished and published, of German physicist Heinrich Hertz
- Made:
- 1879-1889
- maker:
- Hertz, Heinrich Rudolf
Hertz laid down the foundations for the development of radio communication. These papers lead up to his demonstration of the properties of electro-magnetic waves. He did not realise their potential value for communication and died before others, such as Marconi, began to apply his work to practical ends.
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12 items
- Identifier:
- MS/2119
- Access:
- Open Access
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