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.

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7B10.15 - Spectral Lines/Spectroscopy - Gas Discharge

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