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From effect to artifact (II): The case of the thermionic valve (1996)

Hong, Sungook (Author)

Physis: Rivista Internazionale di Storia della Scienza
Volume: 33
Pages: 85-124

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Description Explores the process by which a scientific effect (the Edison effect) is transformed into a technological artifact (a signal detector in wireless telegraphy). Argues that the popular story of J.A. Fleming's invention of the thermionic valve is misleading.

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