Cathography

/kəˈθɒɡrəfi/ noun

Definition

The technique of recording or visualizing phenomena using cathode rays.

Etymology

From cath- + -graphy 'process of recording.' Variant of cathodography used in early electronics and scientific instrument terminology.

Kelly Says

Cathography was the bridge between pure electrical experiments and practical visualization—it showed scientists they could literally 'draw' with electrons on special surfaces.

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