Excerpt from The Edison Effect
This discovery was so far ahead of any related development in electrical engineering that it was years before it was utilized and much later before its full significance was appreciated.
True, Edison discovered this natural phenomenon by accident when he was looking for something else, but accidental discoveries have rescued or added to the lustre of many a famous name.
The point is, Edison discovered something because he was looking.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive historical examination of the discovery and development of the Edison Effect, a phenomenon central to the evolution of electronics. Beginning with Thomas Edison's initial observations in 1884, the author traces the contributions of scientists like Fleming, DeForest, Langmuir, and others, highlighting how their work transformed the Edison Effect from a scientific curiosity into the foundation of electronic devices. The narrative delves into the technical challenges and breakthroughs in understanding the emission of electrons and the role of vacuum tubes in shaping telephony, radio, and television. Through its exploration of the history of electronics, this book illuminates the interplay between scientific inquiry and technological advancement, showcasing how the Edison Effect became a catalyst for the modern electronic age. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330625392_0
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