Geissler tube

PART OF:: Collection of discharge tubes comprising 6 spectrum tubes

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Geissler tube, with two spirals in opposite directions
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Geissler tube, with two spirals in opposite directions, probably made in Germany (both connecting loops broken

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Category:: Electricity and Magnetism

Object Number:: 1974-412/13

type:: tube

credit:: Leyton High School

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Geissler tube

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