Telegraph receiver
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Telegraph receiver
Telegraph receiver. Historical artwork of a Breguet telegraph receiver. Messages arrived at the receiver in wires as a series of long and short electric pulses. Electromagnets converted the pulses into dashes and dots printed on ticker tape (running from the spool at top through the mechanism at centre). In Morse code, each letter and number is represented by a combination of dots and dashes. Electrical telegraphs were an important application of the newly-discovered electromagnetic force. The first practical telegraph was invented by Samuel Morse in 1837. Published in La Telegraphie Historique (History of Telegraphy) by Alexis Belloc in 1888
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Alexis Belloc Communication Communications Device Drawing Electric Electrical Electromagnetic Electromagnets Encoded In Formation La Telegraphie Historique Machine Mechanism Message Morse Code Painting Signal Telecommunication Telecommunications Telegraph Telegraphy Breguet Decoding Spool
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This artwork showcases a historical Breguet telegraph receiver, an iconic device that revolutionized communication in the 19th century. The intricate illustration depicts the mechanism responsible for decoding messages transmitted through wires as electric pulses. Electromagnets ingeniously convert these pulses into distinctive dashes and dots, which are then beautifully printed on ticker tape running through the center of the machine. In Morse code, each combination of dots and dashes represents a specific letter or number, allowing for efficient transmission of information across vast distances. Samuel Morse's groundbreaking invention in 1837 paved the way for electrical telegraphs to become a vital application of electromagnetic force. Published in Alexis Belloc's renowned work "La Telegraphie Historique" in 1888, this artwork not only captures the technological marvels of its time but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress. It is a visual reminder of how far we have come in our quest to connect with one another instantaneously. With its rich historical significance and intricate details, this painting transports us back to an era when every pulse carried meaning and every message held immense value. It stands as a tribute to those early pioneers who harnessed electricity's power to bridge gaps between people and cultures – forever changing the course of human communication.
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