Past Forward: Brass for Brains

IF 2.6 4区工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC

IEEE Spectrum Pub Date : 2024-06-06 DOI:10.1109/MSPEC.2024.10551791

Allison Marsh

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Abstract

In 1870, William Thomson, mourning the death of his wife and flush with cash from various patents related to the laying of the first transatlantic telegraph cable, decided to buy a yacht. His schooner, the Lalla Rookh, became Thomson's summer home and his base for hosting scientific parties. It also gave him firsthand experience with the challenge of accurately predicting tides.

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1870 年，威廉-汤姆森（William Thomson）因妻子去世而悲痛欲绝，又因为铺设第一条跨大西洋电报电缆而获得了多项专利，因此他决定购买一艘游艇。他的双桅帆船 "Lalla Rookh "号成为了汤姆森的避暑胜地和举办科学聚会的基地。这也让他亲身经历了准确预测潮汐的挑战。

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IEEE Spectrum 工程技术-工程：电子与电气

CiteScore

2.50

自引率

0.00%

发文量

254

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： IEEE Spectrum Magazine, the flagship publication of the IEEE, explores the development, applications and implications of new technologies. It anticipates trends in engineering, science, and technology, and provides a forum for understanding, discussion and leadership in these areas. IEEE Spectrum is the world''s leading engineering and scientific magazine. Read by over 300,000 engineers worldwide, Spectrum provides international coverage of all technical issues and advances in computers, communications, and electronics. Written in clear, concise language for the non-specialist, Spectrum''s high editorial standards and worldwide resources ensure technical accuracy and state-of-the-art relevance.

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