Wiesner, Jerome B. (Jerome Bert), 1915-1994
Oral history interview with Jerome B. Wiesner, 1991 June 12.
Wiesner discusses his working relationship with Jerrold Zacharias and the various components projects he completed under his direction. He describes his work on K-band sets of magnetrons, klystrons, transmitters and receivers and, ultimately, his direction of Project Cadillac. He examines the importance of his interaction with the military, especially the Navy. He describes the function of the Rad Lab Steering Committee and his personal role as a member.
Electrical Engineer. Professor of electrical engineering at M.I.T, 1946-1961; president of M.I.T., 1964-1980. He was associated with the Radiation Laboratory from 1942-1945.
Zacharias, Jerrold Reinach, 1905-1986
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Radiation Laboratory
Radar -- History.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Radar.
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Nebeker, Frederik. interviewer.
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Rutgers University. IEEE History Center. 39 Union Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA