Jack Williamson:
Science Fiction Technology and Ideas
Jack Williamson's (b. 1908 - d. 2006) first published story appeared in 1928. He has received a Bram Stoker Award for Life Achievement. He was the second science fiction author (after Robert A. Heinlein) to be named Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America. Williamson has taught since the 1950s at Eastern New Mexico University.


(Jack Williamson)

Invention/Technology Source Work (Publication Date)

Tubular Field of Force
Can pull an object through space.

The Cometeers (1936)

Uranatomic
An atomic pile that generates electricity.

Backlash (1941)

Violet Shrink Ray
A miniaturization ray.

The Pygmy Planet (1932)

Visiwave
Even faster than ultrawave! a means of instantaneous communication over lightyear distances.

One Against The Legion (1939)

Vitalium
A rare radioactive metal which enables solar power cells.

The Prince of Space (1931)

Vortex Gun
A device that projects whirling fields of atomic instability.

One Against The Legion (1939)

Wall Screen
A large size display for video, anchored to a wall, or actually forming the wall itself.

Star of Dreams (1941)

First Previous


(Records 81 to 87 of 87)

(Press the Refresh button on your browser if you see a generic ad)

Technovelgy.com is devoted to the creative inventions and technology of science fiction authors and movie makers. Look for the Science Fiction Invention Category that interests you, the Glossary of Science Fiction Inventions, the Timeline of Science Fiction Inventions, or see what's New.
Find
new authors and technologies - Shop for yourself, your library and your lab.

 

 

 

 

 

 

New on Site

Fixed Star Advertising
( 3/24/2024)

Star-Globe (3D Map)
( 3/24/2024)

Individual Flyer
( 3/21/2024)

Interplanetary Restaurant
( 3/20/2024)

Automaton Steam Surgeon
( 3/16/2024)

Ship That Swims Under Water (Submarine)
( 3/16/2024)

Bladder Birds
( 3/10/2024)

Rocketrix
( 3/10/2024)

Metallic Fingers
( 3/9/2024)

Solar-Powered Electric Runabout
( 3/4/2024)

Home | Glossary | Invention Timeline | Category | New | Contact Us | FAQ | Advertise |
Technovelgy.com - where science meets fiction™

Copyright© Technovelgy LLC; all rights reserved.