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LicenseHertzian receiving resonator, England, c.1894. Used by Oliver Lodge
When he was repeating the experiments of Heinrich
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Hertzian receiving resonator, probably made by E E Robinson, England, 1890-1894. Used by Oliver Lodge.
When Lodge repeated the experiments of Heinrich Hertz he made a copy of the Hertz spark-gap resonator but adapted it so the spark gap could be adjusted. With it he could detect electric waves at distances of about 60 metres.
Details
- Category:
- Radio Communication
- Object Number:
- 1924-35
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), wax and wood (unidentified)
- type:
- resonator
- taxonomy:
-
- component - object
- credit:
- Donated by Mr. Oliver Lodge [Grandson of Sir Oliver Lodge]
