Signalling across space without wires

Being a description of the work of Hertz & his successors

Lodge

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9782528121160
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Military Biographies

Signalling Across Space Without Wires: Being a Description of the Work of Hertz & His Successors is a comprehensive exploration of the early history and scientific principles behind wireless communication. Authored by Oliver Lodge, a pioneering physicist and inventor, the book delves into the groundbreaking experiments of Heinrich Hertz, whose work in the late 19th century confirmed the existence of electromagnetic waves and laid the foundation for wireless telegraphy. Lodge meticulously explains the nature of electromagnetic waves, their propagation through space, and the apparatus used to generate and detect them. The book traces the evolution of wireless technology from Hertz's laboratory demonstrations to practical applications, highlighting the contributions of key figures such as Guglielmo Marconi and Alexander Popov. Lodge discusses the challenges faced in transmitting signals over long distances, the development of improved transmitters and receivers, and the gradual transition from theoretical research to real-world communication systems. He provides detailed descriptions of experiments, equipment, and the scientific reasoning that drove innovation in the field. Throughout the text, Lodge emphasizes the significance of wireless signalling for society, envisioning a future where information can be transmitted instantly across vast distances without the need for physical connections. The book is both a tribute to the scientific method and a celebration of human ingenuity, offering readers a clear and engaging account of one of the most transformative technological advances of the modern era. Rich in historical context and technical detail, Signalling Across Space Without Wires serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the origins and development of wireless communication.

Table of contents

• SIGNALLING THROUGH SPACE WITHOUT WIRES.
• APPLICATION OF THIS METHOD OF SIGNALLING AT A DISTANCE TO ACTUAL TELEGRAPHY.
• THE HISTORY OF THE COHERER PRINCIPLE.
• APPENDIX I.
• APPENDIX II.
• APPENDIX III.
• APPENDIX IV.
• APPENDIX V.
• APPENDIX VI.
• APPENDIX VII.