Homemade lightning : creative experiments in electricity

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Accession number

03-1374

Maker

R.A. Ford

Description

Includes bibliographic references (p. 241-248) and index. Table of contents. Lightning/electrocution safety - - pt 1 . 1. Design and Construction. 1. Types electrostatic generators. 2. Elements of good design. 3. James Wimshurst's influence machine. 4. The author's generators. 5. Unusual generators designs. 6. Theories of generator operation. 7. Van de Graaf generators -- pt. 2. Accessory Instruments, Experiments and Applications. 8. The electroscope. 9. The Leyden jar condensor. 10. The electrophorus. 11. Electrostatic motors. 12. Electrochorticulture. 13. Electrotherapy.14. High-voltage humans. 15. Cold light. 16. Miscellaneous experiments. 17. Electroaerodynamics. 18. Countergravitation. 19. Exploding wire experiments. 20. Unusual electric discharges. 21. Some philosophical conclusions and insights.

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Physical description

xiii, 257 p. illustrations ; 24 cm.

Edition

3rd ed.

Credit line

R.A. Ford. 2002. Homemade lightning : creative experiments in electricity, 03-1374. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Production place

New York City New York United States of America North America Americas

Subject: all levels

Experiments Electrostatic apparatus and appliances Experiments Electric generators

Collection type

Published Titles Walsh Memorial Library

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