Note
The New Cathode Ray Television Tubes. Radio Craft, Oct 1933, p. 206.
Fundamental Facts about Cathode Ray Tubes. Radio Craft, May 1934, p. 672.
Vibrator "B" Testing. Radio Craft, Jun 1935, p. 730.
Applications In Television. Radio Craft, Aug 1935, p. 81.
The Farnsworth System. Radio Craft, Aug 1935, p. 82.
The Fluorescent Screen. Radio Craft, Aug 1935, p. 95.
Uses of the Oscilloscope. Radio Craft, Sep 1935, p. 148.
Deflecting Plates. Radio Craft, Sep 1935, p. 150.
Using the Cathode Ray Oscillograph, part 1. Radio News, May 1935, p. 670.
Using the Cathode Ray Oscillograph, part 2. Radio News, Jun 1935, p. 744.
Using the Cathode Ray Oscillograph, part 3. Radio News, Jul 1935, p. 35.
Cathode Ray Oscilloscopes. Electronics World, Aug 1963, p. 50.
Suggested reading
The Cathode Ray Tube: Technology, History, and Applications by Peter A. Keller, published by Palisades Institute for Research Services, copyright 1991, 314 pages. Hardcover, with photos and illustrations.
The Cathode Ray Tube: Technology, History, and Applications by Peter A. Keller is a comprehensive and accessible exploration of a foundational technology. Keller, an expert in display technology, masterfully guides readers through the CRT's evolution, from its theoretical beginnings in the late 19th century to its widespread dominance in the 20th century, and finally to its eventual decline.
Keller delves into the intricate physics and engineering behind the CRT, explaining concepts like electron guns, phosphors, and deflection yokes with clarity and precision, making them understandable even to those without a deep technical background. However, the book isn't just a technical manual. It’s also a rich historical narrative, placing the CRT within the broader context of technological innovation and societal change. The author highlights the key figures and companies that shaped the CRT’s development and its applications in televisions, oscilloscopes, radar, and early computers.
The book is well-researched and engagingly written, with excellent diagrams and historical photographs that enhance the narrative. Keller's work is a tribute to a technology that, despite being largely superseded, laid the groundwork for modern electronics. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the history of technology, electronics, or the science of visual displays.
