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Bernard Lovell

    August 31, 1913 – August 6, 2012

    Bernard Lovell was a pioneering physicist and radio astronomer whose work in radar technology during World War II laid the groundwork for his subsequent pivotal space research. Post-war, he established the Jodrell Bank Observatory, utilizing innovative radio telescopes to investigate meteors and cosmic rays. His fascination with the universe's grand questions was highlighted in a series of radio lectures, delving into philosophical inquiries about humanity's place in the cosmos. Despite his scientific endeavors, Lovell maintained a deep appreciation for music and nature, reflecting a lifelong pursuit of harmony in both science and personal life.

    Signale aus dem Weltall
    Das unendliche Weltall
    Our Present Knowledge of the Universe
    Echoes of War
    In the Centre of Immensities
    • 2019

      Echoes of War

      The Story of H2S Radar

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Focusing on the development of the Home Sweet Home (H2S) radar systems during World War II, this account offers personal insights into the scientific culture of wartime Britain. It highlights the sacrifices, setbacks, and eventual successes of the team led by Sir Bernard Lovell, who created the radar to identify targets at night or in poor visibility. The H2S system played a crucial role in significant operations, including the attack on Hamburg and the air war against U-boats in the Bay of Biscay.

      Echoes of War