Hertzian receiving resonator, 1890-1894

Made:
1890-1894 in England
Hertzian receiving resonator, England, c.1894

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Hertzian receiving resonator, England, c.1894
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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:
wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wax
Measurements:
overall: 45 mm x 600 mm x 20 mm, .29 kg
type:
resonator
credit:
Donated by Mr. Oliver Lodge [Grandson of Sir Oliver Lodge]