The contact is made between the mercury and the steel by the electric wave Generating an electromotive force in the aerial, sufficient to break through the thin film of oil.
"Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy"
John Ambrose Fleming
The author was, therefore, requested to prepare plans and specifications for an electric Generating plant for this purpose, which would enable electrical oscillations to be set up in an aerial on a scale never before accomplished.
"Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy"
John Ambrose Fleming
At the present moment, our mode of Generating Hertzian waves involves a dissipation of energy in the form of the light and heat of the spark.
"Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy"
John Ambrose Fleming