Title :
Heinrich Hertz at work in Karlsruhe
Author_Institution :
Karlsruhe Univ., West Germany
Abstract :
A detailed description is given of Hertz´s experiments and supporting analytical work that resulted in experimental validation of Maxwell´s theory in Karlsruhe during the two years 1887-8. How he did this, why he started this work at this time, and the problems he had to overcome are described.<>
Keywords :
electromagnetism; history; Heinrich Hertz; Karlsruhe; Maxwell´s theory; analytical work; experimental validation; Coils; Electromagnetic propagation; Frequency; Optical propagation; Oscillators; RLC circuits; Resonance; Spark gaps; Springs; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1988., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
New York, NY, USA
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1988.22027
