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Wireless: A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of High-Frequency Electric Signalling

Wireless: A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of High-Frequency Electric Signalling

by L. B. Turner
Wireless: A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of High-Frequency Electric Signalling

Wireless: A Treatise on the Theory and Practice of High-Frequency Electric Signalling

by L. B. Turner

Overview

Originally published in 1931, this book was written to provide an account of wireless theory and practice for competent electrical engineers without knowledge of high-frequency phenomena. The text discusses numerous aspects of wireless telegraphy and telephony, incorporating information on key principles and direct engineering application. Illustrative figures and detailed notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of wireless technologies, engineering and the history of science.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781107636187
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 10/31/2013
Pages: 576
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.20(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Electromagnetic radiation; 3. Propagation of wireless waves round the Earth; 4. Oscillatory circuits; 5. The production of high-frequency currents; 6. The detection of high-frequency currents; 7. Thermionic tubes: general properties; 8. The triode as amplifier; 9. The triode as oscillator; 10. Generalised treatment of complex triode circuit in steady-state rectilinear operation; 11. The triode as rectifier; 12. Retroactive amplifiers, and self-oscillating receivers; 13. Telephony; 14. Antennas and antenna combinations; 15. Distribution of high-frequency current in conductors; 16. Filters; 17. Atmospherics; Index.
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