Poulsen arc
Now historical
noun
An arc discharge produced between a carbon electrode and a water-cooled copper electrode in an atmosphere of hydrogen or hydrocarbon vapour and a strong magnetic field, formerly used to generate continuous high-frequency radio waves for radio-telegraphy.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Electrician.
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