Discovery of Radio Waves
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Date
November 01, 1888
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Location
Karlsruhe,
Baden-Württemberg,
Germany
Categories
Science & Technology
Event Details
In 1888, Heinrich Hertz proved the existence of electromagnetic waves (radio waves), which had been predicted by James Clerk Maxwell's equations. He demonstrated that they could be transmitted and received wirelessly.
Hertz's work laid the foundation for the development of radio, television, radar, and modern wireless communications (Wi-Fi, cellular networks).