
LETTERS OF A RADIO-ENGINEER TO HIS SON
LETTER 1ELECTRICITY AND MATTER
LETTER 2WHY A COPPER WIRE WILL CONDUCT ELECTRICITY
LETTER 3HOW A BATTERY WORKS
LETTER 4THE BATTERIES IN YOUR RADIO SET
LETTER 5GETTING ELECTRONS FROM A HEATED WIRE
LETTER 6THE AUDION
LETTER 7HOW TO MEASURE AN ELECTRON STREAM
LETTER 8ELECTRON-MOVING-FORCES
LETTER 9THE AUDION-CHARACTERISTIC
A series of intimate letters unfolds as a seasoned radio‑engineer explains the wonders of wireless communication to his curious son. Written in a conversational style, each note breaks down complex ideas into bite‑size explanations, complete with simple sketches that feel as friendly as a bedside chat. The author promises a practical roadmap, guiding readers from the very basics of electricity to the inner workings of the radios that were reshaping daily life.
The first letters lay a foundation in the nature of electrons and protons, describing how these tiny particles combine to form atoms and, ultimately, the circuits that carry sound across the air. Alongside clear definitions, the engineer invites readers to experiment with components like copper wire, mica, and crystal detectors, turning theory into hands‑on discovery. This approachable blend of personal mentorship and scientific insight makes the book an engaging entry point for anyone eager to grasp the early world of radio‑telephony.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (326K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank, Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-12-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1880–1948
Best known for making early radio and modern physics understandable to general readers, this American engineer-author wrote with the patience of a teacher and the curiosity of a working scientist.
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