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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Moon-Element' provides a comprehensive and accessible exploration of selenium, a chemical element whose remarkable light-sensitive properties earned it a name inspired by the moon. Written by the distinguished physicist and inventor E. E. Fournier D'Albe, this work investigates the history, science, and practical applications of this unique substance. The text delves into the discovery of selenium's variable electrical resistance and its groundbreaking use in early photoelectric technology.D'Albe, the inventor of the Optophone, details how selenium's reaction to light enabled the creation of devices that could translate visual information into sound, offering new possibilities for the visually impaired. The book also examines the early potential for television and light-telephony, positioning selenium as a cornerstone of modern telecommunications. By bridging the gap between theoretical physics and applied engineering, 'The Moon-Element' serves as an essential historical account of the technological advancements of the early 20th century. It remains a fascinating read for those interested in the history of science, the development of sensing technology, and the ingenious individuals who harnessed the properties of the natural world to innovate for the future.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

hardcover. Zustand: near Very Good. Octavo, maroon cloth covers, gilt titles on spine, 166 pages. Former owner embossing stamp on title page. Includes index, black and white illustrations. Some light foxing, mostly on early and last pages. 020117A.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bookplate from the previous owner. Complete with all plates. Publication of 166 pages. Frontispiece. There is gilt on the spine of the book. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and slightly faded marks. There is foxing around the block and on the early and last pages, little within the body of the book. The text is legible. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Faded maroon cloth over boards, with gold lettering. Binding and textblock tight and clean and in good condition. Spine faded. No date on title page. Copyright page dated 1925, stated second impression. 166 pages + ads. Illustrated with drawings and diagrams and photographs. Pages faded from age. Bookplate of George Shiers on the inside front cover, and his business card tucked inside. Chris Sterling's name and date 21Jan90 on the first blank page. From the collection of Christopher Sterling, a professor, writer, and collector; he wrote extensively on communications; we are excited to have several shelves of scarce books from his collection listed beside this one. Please email with questions or to request photos. If you see a photo beside this listing, please be aware that it s an ABE Stock Photo (whatever that is) and not a photo of this book (although sometimes they do get it right).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Moon-Element' provides a comprehensive and accessible exploration of selenium, a chemical element whose remarkable light-sensitive properties earned it a name inspired by the moon. Written by the distinguished physicist and inventor E. E. Fournier D'Albe, this work investigates the history, science, and practical applications of this unique substance. The text delves into the discovery of selenium's variable electrical resistance and its groundbreaking use in early photoelectric technology.D'Albe, the inventor of the Optophone, details how selenium's reaction to light enabled the creation of devices that could translate visual information into sound, offering new possibilities for the visually impaired. The book also examines the early potential for television and light-telephony, positioning selenium as a cornerstone of modern telecommunications. By bridging the gap between theoretical physics and applied engineering, 'The Moon-Element' serves as an essential historical account of the technological advancements of the early 20th century. It remains a fascinating read for those interested in the history of science, the development of sensing technology, and the ingenious individuals who harnessed the properties of the natural world to innovate for the future.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…