JOURNAL ARTICLE

HOW RADAR WAS INVENTED.

  • Published In: How It Works, 2024, n. 191. P. 68 1 of 3

  • Database: Science Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DUTFIELD, SCOTT 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the historical development of radar technology, highlighting key scientific discoveries and inventions that contributed to its evolution. It begins with Heinrich Hertz's 1865 discovery of electromagnetic waves, which laid the groundwork for future innovations. German inventor Christian Hülsmeyer created the first device to detect objects using radio waves in 1903, followed by the development of acoustic mirrors during World War I for detecting aircraft. The article also discusses the pivotal 1935 Daventry Experiment, which demonstrated the use of radio waves for aircraft detection, leading to the establishment of the Chain Home radar system in Britain. Finally, it details the invention of the cavity magnetron in 1940, which significantly enhanced radar capabilities and was crucial for military applications during World War II. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:How It Works. 2024/07, Issue 191, p68
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2041-7322
  • Accession Number:177639310
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