Topic > The Functions and Structure of the Legendary Telegraph

The telegraph, which revolutionized communication, was the first step in allowing people to talk to each other easily. It had led people to take a step forward in something we commonly use today, but with different methods. The process in which it worked, electromagnetism, was still an experimental study during the time it was being developed. As Morse's curiosity led to one of the greatest leaps in the world of communication, he helped people get closer to each other. Not only was it when it was used during its heyday, but it also brought with it Morse code which is still useful in today's world. Fascinated by the telegraph, I was curious to know how the process of electromagnetism worked in the world of its management. As I spent time relearning the physics and structure needed to make the telegraph work, I was able to understand, once again, its concept of electromagnetism and the process in which it is used to work. The decision to learn how the telegraph worked amazed me as much as the way the original concept was introduced. Not only did it allow me to dive back into the world of physics, but it helped me with what I might want to test in the future. After initially questioning him, I was able to learn, or relearn, the process of how to operate the telegraph. The effort put into working on this project taught me the use of electromagnetism and how it can be used effectively in the telegraph process. As well as how the workings of the telegraph influence the concept behind it. Originally the decision to have the telegraph was based on a whim as the concept of electromagnetism was the main goal I wanted to work on. When the thought was given…half the paper…goes from an open circuit to working as a method identical to that of the telegraph. With the introduction of the telegraph, using electromagnetism, there is a coil connected via a series of circuits with a message key and magnetic siren. Not only did I realize the function and parts of the telegraph, but I identified how great it was to have during its period of use for communicating over long distances. Works Cited “Samuel F.B. Morse Papers: The Invention of the Telegraph.” Memory .loc.gov. Network. March 23, 2014.Peery, Nick. Personal interview. April 16. 2014. Smidebush, Michael. Personal interview. April 10th. 2014. “Morse Code and the Telegraph.” History.com. Network. March 23, 2014.Calvert, J.B. “The Electromagnetic Telegraph.” The electromagnetic telegraph. Np, 7 April 2000. Web. .