A biography of John Alvin Pierce is given, starting with his early interest in radio. Pierce received his amateur license and operated a spark transmitter at the age of twelve. His amateur activities led to work at the Cruft Laboratory of Harvard University under the supervision of Professor H.R. Mimno. This association with the Cruft Laboratory has continued to the present day with few interruptions. Pierce's work with different groups and in various areas is sketched, focusing on his work with Loran.<>


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    Title :

    J.A. Pierce: pioneer award winner, 1961


    Contributors:
    Colin, R.I. (author)


    Publication date :

    1990-10-01


    Size :

    265781 byte




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English