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Faraday Lecture 1981-1982 ‘The photon connection’

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  • Duration: 48 mins
  • Publication date: 24 Oct 2024
  • Part of series Faraday Lectures from the IET Archives

Abstract

Faraday Lecture 1981-1982 ‘The photon connection’

Presented by Sir Kenneth Corfield. This lecture charts the use of light to transfer messages, demonstrating the developments in communication technology. IET Archives reference IET/SPE/03/02/01/12

Keywords:
  • Faraday Lecture
  • IET Archives
  • Michael Faraday
  • Sir Kenneth Corfield
  • The Photon Connection
  • communications
  • electrical engineering
  • high frequency of light

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