The Story Of Electricity And Magnetism

Electrical Engineering Beach, Robin: The Story of Electricity and Magnetism, P F Collier & Son Corp, NY, 1954
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The Story of Electricity and Magnetism by Robin Beach. P F Collier & Son Corp, NY, 1954. Republication. Hardbound. No DJ. 12mo. Popular Science Library. Harnessing Invisible Energy for the Service of Mankind by Robin Beach, Head of Electrical Engineering Department, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. Revised by E N Grisewood, Director of Broadcasts, New York University. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. 468 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 14213.; Republication

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Garrett P. Serviss, Editor-in-chief: POPULAR SCIENCE LIBRARY: Complete Six Volumes, NY Collier 1939
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This is the complete six volume set of the Popular Science Library, dated 1939, just as war was breaking out in Europe. This is state-of-the-art knowledge for that era with volumes covering: The Story Of Electricity And Magnetism by Robin Beach and Ernest J. Streubel / The Story Of Mechanics by A. Russell Bond / The Story Of Chemistry by Hippolyte Gruener / The Story Of Force And Motion by D. W. Hering / The Story Of Our Earth by William J. Miller / The Story Of The Starry Universe by David Todd / Richly illustrated by B/W Photos & Drawings A magnificent addition to any library on vintage technology. VG+ confition. Illustrated by photos. HEAVY. Please no Priority or International requests. Apparent First Thus None Issued Cloth 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾" Tall

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Tapan K. Sarkar: History of Wireless, Wiley, J,Feb 2006 ISBN: 0471718149
Important new insights into how various components and systems evolved Premised on the idea that one cannot know a science without knowing its history, History of Wireless offers a lively new treatment that introduces previously unacknowledged pioneers and developments, setting a new standard for understanding the evolution of this important technology. Starting with the background-magnetism, electricity, light, and Maxwell's Electromagnetic Theory-this book offers new insights into the initial theory and experimental exploration of wireless. In addition to the well-known contributions of Maxwell, Hertz, and Marconi, it examines work done by Heaviside, Tesla, and passionate amateurs such as the Kentucky melon farmer Nathan Stubblefield and the unsung hero Antonio Meucci. Looking at the story from mathematical, physics, technical, and other perspectives, the clearly written text describes the development of wireless within a vivid scientific milieu. History of Wireless also goes into other key areas, incl

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Clegg, Brian: Light Years - An Exploration of Mankind's Enduring Fascination with Light, London Piatkus Pub. 2001 ; fester Einband / hard cover; Schutzumschlag / dust cover; 1. Ed. ISBN: 0749921978
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2001 Hardcover in DJ 1st ... BRAND NEW from publisher ... Never opened, Never owned, Never marked ... Jacket protected in New, clear, non-stick clear mylar sleeve ... Excellent Gift Giving quality ... 310 pages ... According to Einstein nothing can travel faster than the speed of light ... Of all the mind-bending theories in modern physics, that, at least, seemed a rule that the universe would abide by ... Yet in 1994 Professor Gunter Nimtz sent a recording of Mozart's 40th Symphony through a physical barrier at four times the speed of light ... Yet again, light had confounded those who had sought to understand it ... This fascinating book is a journey through time, telling the story of the individuals who were determined to unlock the secrets of this mysterious natural forc e ... While to ancient Egyptians light was the sight of the great god Ra, the Greeks saw light as a fire that poured from the eyes to illuminate all they beheld ... From the Renaissance through to our own time the revelations to the true nature of l ight have become even more astounding ... We have moved from Newton's dissection of the colours of the spectrum to Faraday and Maxwell's revelation of light's basis in electricity and magnetism ... And in the new millenium we are confronting the pos sibility that light may allow us to send messages backwards in time ... We are only just beginning to understand the true power of light ... Brian Clegg's book is awesome in scope and vision, providing the first accessible and engrossing exploration of this most nebulous yet transcendal force in our universe ... " Light Years - An Exploration of Mankind's Enduring Fascination with Light " ... by Brian Clegg ... published by Piatkus , London ... 2001 Hardcover in Dustjacket ... *** Securely packed for safe delivery ~ We've been shipping books across North America & around the world, since 1965 ~ Online sellers for 10 years ! *** First Edition New Hard Cover in Dust Jacket; First Edition

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