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Engraving depicting Heinrich Hertz s experiments of electromagnetic waves Engraving depicting Heinrich Hertz s experiments of electromagnetic waves: demonstration proves James Clerk Maxwell s contention that a metallic surface should reflect electromagnetic waves. Resonator at R) sends out waves, S), which are reflected by mirror at M), and received by resonator at C). Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894) a German physicist. James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) a Scottish scientist in the field of mathematical physics. Dated 20th Century Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_099_0133.jpg, Engraving; Heinrich Hertz; electromagnetic waves; experiments; demon

Engraving depicting Heinrich Hertz s experiments of electromagnetic waves Engraving depicting Heinrich Hertz s experiments of electromagnetic waves: demonstration proves James Clerk Maxwell s contention that a metallic surface should reflect electromagnetic waves. Resonator at R) sends out waves, S), which are reflected by mirror at M), and received by resonator at C). Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894) a German physicist. James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) a Scottish scientist in the field of mathematical physics. Dated 20th Century Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_099_0133.jpg, Engraving; Heinrich Hertz; electromagnetic waves; experiments; demon

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Recording Date: Jan 1, 1903

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Engraving depicting Heinrich Hertz s experiments of electromagnetic waves Engraving depicting Heinrich Hertz s experiments of electromagnetic waves: demonstration proves James Clerk Maxwell s contention that a metallic surface should reflect electromagnetic waves. Resonator at R) sends out waves, S), which are reflected by mirror at M), and received by resonator at C). Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894) a German physicist. James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) a Scottish scientist in the field of mathematical physics. Dated 20th Century Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_099_0133.jpg, Engraving; Heinrich Hertz; electromagnetic waves; experiments; demon

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