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As a result of being asked to give public lectures on the subject, the eminent physicist Oliver Lodge (1851-1940) published in 1892 a pioneering study of the protection of buildings, cables and telegraphic instruments from the devastation caused by lightning strikes. This work led him almost immediately to the discovery of electromagnetic wave transmission and ultimately to the development of a version of radio telegraphy. Lodge also saw that many of the current theories about the nature of lightning were seriously in error, and his investigations led to a number of significant changes in the design of lightning conductors and lightning guards. Some of the methods and procedures that Lodge advocated have since become standard practice. They are described with Lodge's characteristic flair and accompanied by a wealth of illustrations that give a fascinating insight into how contemporary scientists and engineers tackled this significant problem.

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Lightning conductors.

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This publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) addresses the management of disused radioactive lightning conductors and their associated radioactive sources. It focuses on the challenges of locating, removing, transporting, and safely disposing of these conductors, which were historically used with the belief that they improved the likelihood of lightning strikes. The book outlines strategies for Member States to assess their situations and develop policies for the safe removal and management of these conductors. It highlights the IAEA's role in providing technical guidance and support to countries implementing national removal programs. The publication includes historical context, descriptions of the conductors, issues encountered, and lessons learned from various country experiences, aiming to ensure safe handling and storage of radioactive materials.

Lightning conductors --- Radioactive substances

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Lightning rods --- Lightning conductors --- Law and legislation

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Lightning protection --- Lightning conductors --- Ships -- Safety measures --- Forbes