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Faraday Lecture 1977-1978 ‘Let there be light’ Part 2

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  • Duration: 33 mins
  • Publication date: 16 Oct 2024
  • Part of series Faraday Lectures from the IET Archives

Abstract

Part 2

Presented by Howard Losty, Steven Cundy and Robert Clayton. This lecture, in two parts, explores the relationships between electricity and light, and the breadth of their application. IET Archives reference IET/SPE/03/02/01/09 

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