The Bell System Technical Journal, 1923, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781330608005: The Bell System Technical Journal, 1923, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

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In this book, the author explores a new type of high-power vacuum tube capable of handling significant amounts of power. The development of these tubes was driven by the need for powerful vacuum tubes in wireless telegraphy and telephony. Prior to the invention of these tubes, the largest wireless stations used high-frequency alternators or arc converters. However, vacuum tubes offered several advantages over these methods, including the ability to modulate the output power to conform to the intricate vibration patterns of the voice. The author takes the reader through the challenges and innovations that led to the development of these high-power vacuum tubes, highlighting the work of Dr. E. R. Stoekle and Dr. O. E. Buckley. The book emphasizes the remarkable invention of a new type of vacuum seal that made these powerful vacuum tubes possible. This seal can withstand repeated heating and cooling over wide temperature ranges without cracking or impairing its vacuum-holding properties. The development of these high-power vacuum tubes had a significant impact on the field of wireless communication, enabling higher power and more efficient transmission of signals.

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ISBN 10:  0656126116 ISBN 13:  9780656126118
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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