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UNISA996208226703316 |
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Autore |
Thompson Richard J |
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Crystal clear : the struggle for reliable communications technology in World War II |
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[Place of publication not identified], : IEEE Press, 2007 |
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0-470-05129-9 |
9780470051290 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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World War, 1939-1945 - Communications |
Oscillators, Crystal |
Quartz crystals |
History & Archaeology |
History - General |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Introduction : "We were heavily armed, and we had crystals" -- From wire to wireless : the development-- and acceptance-- of tactical radio -- Crystal control-- the great gamble -- The Signal Corps lays the foundation -- Nothing else to do but grind crystals -- Riding the "Flat Wheel Limited"-- overseeing a mass production industry -- Supplying a mass production industry-- the civilian government steps in -- "The whole radio crystal program of the Armed Services depends upon the success of the procurement program in Brazil. Nothing must be allowed to interfere with it" -- "God made lots of small crystals" -- The aging crisis-- stopgap measures -- The aging crisis-- physics to the rescue! -- "Without crystals, you have radio; with them, communications" -- Appendix 1 : Crystal-controlled equipment -- Appendix 2 : Crystal manufacturers. |
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