Boffin : a personal story of the early days of radar, radio astronomy and quantum optics

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Boffin : a personal story of the early days of radar, radio astronomy and quantum optics

by R. Hanbury Brown

Adam Hilger, c1991

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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An account of the history of radar, which traces its evolution and vital military role, particularly with regard to Britain's aerial victories in World War II.

Table of Contents

  • The early days of radar - a prelude to the Battle of Britain
  • radar takes wing - the early days of airborne radar
  • radar in the dark
  • radar at sea
  • radar and the battle at night
  • airborne radar and the army - friend from foe
  • swords into ploughshares
  • radio stars
  • a new look at the stars
  • under the Southern Cross
  • staying on.

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