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The Physics of Morse Code: Efficiency in Simplicity

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Introduction Morse code, a method of encoding text characters as standardized sequences of two different signal durations, called dots and dashes, has remained a resilient and efficient mode of communication. It’s particularly revered in the world of amateur radio, where it serves not just as a bridge to the past but as a testament to … Read more

James Clerk Maxwell and the Prediction of Radio Waves

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James Clerk Maxwell, a Scottish physicist, made an indelible mark on the field of physics with his profound contributions, most notably his theory of electromagnetism. Born in 1831, Maxwell’s work bridged the gap between the mechanical and the electromagnetic, a leap that would fundamentally alter our understanding of the physical world. In 1865, through “A … Read more