DocumentCode
3181364
Title
Heinrich Hertz at work in Karlsruhe
Author
Friedburg, H.V.
Author_Institution
Karlsruhe Univ., West Germany
fYear
1988
fDate
25-27 May 1988
Firstpage
267
Abstract
A detailed description is given of Hertz´s experiments and supporting analytical work that resulted in experimental validation of Maxwell´s theory in Karlsruhe during the two years 1887-8. How he did this, why he started this work at this time, and the problems he had to overcome are described.<>
Keywords
electromagnetism; history; Heinrich Hertz; Karlsruhe; Maxwell´s theory; analytical work; experimental validation; Coils; Electromagnetic propagation; Frequency; Optical propagation; Oscillators; RLC circuits; Resonance; Spark gaps; Springs; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1988., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location
New York, NY, USA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MWSYM.1988.22027
Filename
22027
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