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Title
Standing wave demonstration unit
Creator
Central Scientific Company (Chicago, IL)
Date Created and/or Issued
1920-1930
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Consists of three parts: Oscillator, transformer, and lamp bulb detector. Generated a high frequency current, which was fed to a couple of parallel wires (transmission line). The light would light or go out when moved along, showing the maximum voltage and voltage points. Max to max = 1/2 wave length and could be measured with a ruler and the frequency calculated. Uses two UV-210 tubes.
Type
image
Identifier
534387DB-8B86-4D90-AE45-592407481416
2003-1-623
Subject
Electrical apparatus
Nineteen twenties (LCSH)
Electricity (LCSH)
Oscillators, Electric (LCSH)

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