Luminous dischargers — Teylers Museum

Luminous dischargers

These glass tubes are mainly meant for fun; for with the tubes, a beautiful light phenomenon can be demonstrated. In the tubes are chains, the links of which make contact with each other in different ways. When a charged Leyden jar is connected to these tubes, sparks will jump between the links of the chain. Thus, a magnificent series of sparks is formed. Dischargers with an iron chain like these, were also supplied by Edward Nairne with his medical electrostatic generator (See the Instruments Room, cabinet III, 510). They were also meant for discharging the machine after being used.

Administration name

Fysisch Kabinet

Title

Luminous dischargers

Translated title

Luminous dischargers

Creator

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Object number

FK 0523 1-2

Reproduction reference

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