Spectrum Tube Unit

 

Code Number: 7B10.15

Demo Title: Spectral Lines/Spectroscopy - Gas Discharge

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Spectra of Various Gases, Spectral Lines of Elements

Area of Study: Modern Physics, Optics, Astronomy

Equipment: 

Spectrum Tube Unit (8 tubes), Solid-state induction coil.

Procedure:

See also: 7B10.15 in Astronomy.

Plug in the power supply and turn on the 8 tube gas array.  When turned on this will display the discharges of 8 common gases which can be turned on either indivdually or all at once.

References:

  • Gary Kessler, "Recycle Outmoded Air-Track Components", TPT, Vol. 33, # 7, Oct. 1995, p. 473.
  • Dean Zollman, George Athey, "Corridor Display of Line Spectra", TPT, Vol. 15, # 4, Apr. 1977, p. 251.
  • Ron Hipschman, "Spectra", Exploratorium Cookbook, pp. 131.1 - 131.3.