Exploring the Fascinating Miller Effect: An Ancient Paper Analyzed

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In summary: It would be great to see more young people get excited about it. Quite true. Very few young designers are even aware of the history of our field and it's a shame. It would be great to see more young people get excited about it.
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http://www.mit.edu/~klund/papers/jmiller.pdf

The Miller Effect has always intrigued me. This ancient paper analyzing the phenomenon shows some incredibly lucid analytic methods...something I think is missing from a lot of modern electrical engineers.
I'd like to have some discussion on this.

Enjoy!
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Wow ! Now i can't wait to dig out my 1920 Signal Corps radio manual !

Those old books show how the pioneers struggled to dig out and explain how things work. They make me appreciate how much the educators have streamlined those explanations.
Like you i marvel at the tenacity of those early guys. Spark gap radios weren't far in the past. My old Signal Corps book describes generating RF carrier with multipole rotating alternators !

Not a Laplace transform in that whole paper. Of course control theory hadn't yet been modernized by the German rocket scientists...

Thanks - i think i'll print myself a copy of that one.

old jim
 
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Those old paper are fun to look at but my were authors wordy back then. If the goal is to have an interesting discussion on the deep meaning of the Miller effect it is good. If the goal is to design circuits that work, Kent's one-page introduction is more effective.

Miller effect is intriguing you're right. Without the Miller effect, no one would use a cascode!
 
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analogdesign said:
Those old paper are fun to look at but my were authors wordy back then. If the goal is to have an interesting discussion on the deep meaning of the Miller effect it is good. If the goal is to design circuits that work, Kent's one-page introduction is more effective.

Miller effect is intriguing you're right. Without the Miller effect, no one would use a cascode!
The thing that is so impressive is that folks of this era had no coattails upon which to ride. Very few young whippersnappers realize what pioneers these were!
 
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KL7AJ said:
The thing that is so impressive is that folks of this era had no coattails upon which to ride. Very few young whippersnappers realize what pioneers these were!

Quite true. Very few young designers are even aware of the history of our field and it's a shame.
 

1. What is the Miller Effect?

The Miller Effect is a phenomenon that occurs in ancient paper, where the paper fibers become translucent and allow light to pass through, revealing hidden text or images. It was named after the scientist who first observed and studied this effect, William Miller.

2. How does the Miller Effect occur?

The exact mechanism of the Miller Effect is still not fully understood, but it is believed to be caused by a combination of chemical reactions between the paper fibers and the ink or pigments used in ancient writing, as well as the natural aging and degradation of the paper over time.

3. What can be learned from analyzing the Miller Effect?

Analyzing the Miller Effect can reveal hidden text or images that were not visible to the naked eye, providing valuable insights into the history and culture of ancient civilizations. It can also shed light on the materials and techniques used in ancient writing, as well as the preservation methods of ancient documents.

4. What are some challenges in studying the Miller Effect?

One of the main challenges in studying the Miller Effect is the delicate nature of ancient paper. The paper can easily be damaged or destroyed during the analysis process, making it difficult to obtain accurate results. Another challenge is the difficulty in deciphering the hidden text or images, which may be faded or distorted due to the aging of the paper.

5. How can the Miller Effect be applied in modern times?

The Miller Effect has applications in conservation and restoration of ancient documents and artworks. By understanding the chemical reactions and processes involved in the Miller Effect, scientists can develop methods to preserve and protect ancient paper from further degradation. It can also be used in the authentication of ancient documents, as the hidden text or images can provide evidence of the document's authenticity.

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