Vision by radio, radio photographs, radio photograms by C. Francis Jenkins

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Author Jenkins, C. Francis (Charles Francis), 1867-1934
LoC No. 25010280
Title Vision by radio, radio photographs, radio photograms
Original Publication Washington, D.C.: National Capitol Press, 1925.
Note Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Richard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Vision by Radio, Radio Photographs, Radio Photograms" by C. Francis Jenkins is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the technological advancements and principles behind transmitting photographs electronically via radio waves. It explores the evolution of radio photography and the potential future applications of this technology in both professional and domestic settings. The opening of the book introduces the concept of radio vision, detailing Jenkins' contributions to the field and the historical context of early experiments in transmitting images. Jenkins discusses various techniques and mechanisms used for sending and receiving pictures, emphasizing the importance of synchronization and the refining of light-sensitive devices. This portion serves to establish a foundation for the subsequent exploration of radio photography and its implications for communication and entertainment, depicting a vision of a future where people can see events occurring far away as easily as they hear them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering
Subject Phototelegraphy
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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