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Institution of Electronics News

FROM THE ARCHIVES

BOOKS FOR FURTHER READING 5. “ An Introduction to Electronics for Physiological Work- National
1. “ Nuclear Radiation Detectors.” J. Sharpe. (Methuen, ers.” I. C. Whitfield. (Macmillan, 1953).
1955). REFERENCES
2. “ Radioisotope Laboratory Techniques.” R. A. Faires and 1. Franklin, E., and James, J. B. Proc. I.E.E., Vol. 103, Pt.
B. H. Parks. (Newnes, 1958). B. (1956). Electronics
3. “ Atomic Energy and its Applications.” J. M. A. Lenihan. 2. Linvill, J. G. Proc. I.R.E. 43, 7 (1955).
(Pitman, 1957). 3. Kandiah, K. Proc. I.E.E., Vol. 101, Pt. 11, No. 81 (1954).
4. “The Measurement of Radio Isotopes,” 2nd Ed. D. 4. Goulding, F. S. I.R.E. Nat. Convention Record, 1956,
Taylor. (Methuen, 1957). Pt. 9. Competition
Institution Activities

The second half of our 1957/58 Programme of Thursday, 27th March:
Lectures will be as follows: “ DESIGN PROBLEMS OF TELEVISION
TRANSMITTERS ”
NORTHERN DIVISION A lecture to be given by J. E. NIXON, Esq., B.Sc.(Eng.),
A.M.I.E.E., of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. Ltd.
Manchester
The following meetings will commence at 7 p.m. in Thursday, 24th April:
the Reynolds Hall of the Manchester College of Science “ RADIOASTRONOMY AND THE SPUTNIKS ” Entries National Electronics
and Technology: A lecture, illustrated by slides and tape recordings, to be given
by F. G. SMITH, Esq., M.A., Ph.D., of the Mullard Radio-
Friday, 28th February: astronomy Observatory, the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge. Competition
“ SILICON JUNCTION POWER DIODES ” The benefits to you:
A lecture to be delivered by D. F. TAYLOR, Esq., B.A., Ph.D. Thursday, 29th May: • Learn how to write a technical paper
“ ANALOGUE COMPUTING IN PROCESS CONTROL ” An exclusive competition for students
A lecture, to be given by H. R. BLACKWELL, Esq., B.Sc., • Have your project promoted in an of Arkwright affiliated Schools.
Friday, 28th March: of the Systems Division, Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd. Institution publication
A FILM SHOW ON ELECTRONIC TOPICS • Be in with a chance of winning The Institution of Electronics was founded in 1930.
including the 16mm. Mullard Ltd. films: SOUTHERN DIVISION a category award After a period of relative inactivity the Institution is partnering the
The Manufacture of Germanium Transistors. Arkwright Scholarships Trust to rejuvenate its membership with the
The Junction Transistor in Radio Receivers. The following meetings will commence at 7 p.m. in • Join the Institution of Electronics
The Linear Accelerator. the Lecture Hall of the Anglesea Road Annexe of the and help guide its future development ’brightest and best’ future leaders of UK electronics and to provide
Discharge Through Gases. College of Technology, Portsmouth: benefit to the UK’s electronics education and industry.
Ultrasonics (Industrial Applications).
Friday, 14th March: Entry requirements: This competition will give the Institution the chance to champion the
A FILM SHOW ON ELECTRONIC TOPICS cause of young people pursuing electronics projects within the
Belfast including the following sound films: • Applicants must attend an Arkwright-affiliated school, curriculum, extra-curricular and at home.
The following meetings will commence at 7-30 p.m. The Principles and Manufacture of Germanium but applicants do not have to be Arkwright Engineering Applicants become student members of the Institution and will
Transistors.
Scholars
at the Union Hotel, Belfast: The Manufacture of Cathode-ray Tubes. be invited to join the task-force that will plan the next phase of the
Tuesday, 21st January: Mirror in the Sky. • Applicants must complete a project where electronics Institution’s development as an incubator for future leaders of
“ ELECTRONICS AND THE HOLLERITH MACHINES ” Particles Count. are integral to its successful function the electronics industry.
Numerical Control.
A lecture to be delivered by G. S. AITKEN, Esq., A.M.Inst.E. • Application is free to students holding student
Friday, 11th April: membership of the Institution of Electronics
“ DESIGN PROBLEMS OF TELEVISION
Tuesday, 18th March: TRANSMITTERS ” • Applicants must report on their project using a
A FILM SHOW ON ELECTRONICS A lecture to be given by J. E. NIXON, Esq., B.Sc.(Eng.), simplified ‘Technical Paper’ format and a two-minute What to do next?
including the films: A.M.I.E.E., of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. Ltd. video
The Manufacture of Tektronix Precision Cathode-ray
Tubes. Friday, 23rd May: • Read the application guidelines on the next page
Computers in Production. “ ANALOGUE COMPUTING IN PROCESS CONTROL ” Entry categories:
Mirror in the Sky. A lecture to be given, by H. R. BLACKWELL, Esq., B.Sc., • Read the example technical paper
of the Systems Division, Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd. 1. Any student -Year 11 (England & Wales), • Complete your electronics project
S4 (Scotland), Year 12 (Northern Ireland)
• Complete your technical paper and video
LONDON DIVISION OUR THIRTEENTH ELECTRONICS EXHIBITION 2. Any student -Year 12 & 13 (England & Wales), • Post the video to YouTube
The following meetings will commence at 7 p.m. in S5 & S6 (Scotland), Year 13 & 14 (Northern Ireland)
the Assembly Hall, the University of London Institute AND CONVENTION • Submit your application to the Institution by email
of Education, Malet Street, London, W.C. 1 : The 1958 Electronics Exhibition and Convention, 3. Arkwright Scholars • Ensure you hold current membership of the Institution of Electronics
Thursday, February 27th: organised by our Northern Division, will be held at the 4. Arkwright alumni in 1st / 2nd year of an
Manchester College of Science and Technology during
“THE PRINCIPLES AND MANUFACTURE OF undergraduate degree
GERMANIUM TRANSISTORS ” the period July 10th to 16th, inclusive (omitting Sun-
A lecture, illustrated by sound films, to be given by day, July 13th). Details, and tickets of admission, will Registered Charity No. 1091988 - Registered in England & Wales No. 4401993
C. H. GARDNER, Esq., of Mullard Ltd. be distributed to all members.
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