Gold leaf electroscope, after Péclet — Teylers Museum

Gold leaf electroscope, after Péclet

1866

An electroscope is meant for establishing an electric charge. The apparatus was designed in the 18th century. A charge applied at the top will spread over the conductor. Because similar charges repulse each other, the leaves will move apart.

This very sensitive version was invented by the French physicist Jean Claude Eugène Péclet (1793-1857) in 1841. In order to double the applied charge several times, he made use of the principle of electric influence (attraction of charge at a distance). In this way very small charges can be established. The deflection of the leaves can be read from a scale at the other side through a small hole. However, the procedure to be followed is very susceptible to errors.

Administration name

Fysisch Kabinet

Title

Gold leaf electroscope, after Péclet

Translated title

Gold leaf electroscope, after Péclet

Creator

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Dating

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Measurements

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Object number

FK 0555

Reproduction reference

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