DocumentCode
1314808
Title
Sir Charles Wheatstoneߞforgotten genius
Author
Gossick, B.R.
Author_Institution
University of Kentucky
Volume
5
Issue
3
fYear
1968
fDate
3/1/1968 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
80
Lastpage
82
Abstract
Sir Charles Wheatstone did not actually invent the famous bridge circuit that perpetuates his name in technical lore and literature, but he did make many other important contributions to the technology. The present article outlines the life of this man of many talents and interests, with emphasis on his career as an inventor and scientist.
Keywords
Acoustics; Books; Glass; Instruments; Music; Resonance; Resonant frequency; Underwater vehicles; Visual perception; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.1968.5214822
Filename
5214822
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