The following topics can be discussed with this Neon-gas filled, partial-vacuum electron tube:
• Determination of the specific charge e/m for tangential injection and perpendicular magnetic field
• Observation of the spiral path followed by electrons fired axially into a co-axial magnetic field.
The dual beam tube is a partly evacuated electron tube, filled with Neon at low pressure and equipped with both axial and perpendicular electron guns. The electron beams are perpendicular to one another and a common deflector plate is provided for both guns. The electron beam source is an oxide cathode heated indirectly via a heating coil. The electron paths show up as a fine, orange beam due to impact excitation of the Neon atoms.
The dual beam tube can be used to determine the specific charge e/m from the diameter of the path followed by electrons fired into the tube from a perpendicularly mounted gun with a vertically aligned magnetic field and observation of the spiral path followed by electrons fired axially into a co-axial magnetic field.
Filament voltage UF : |
max. 7.5 V AC/DC |
Anode current IA : |
max. 30 mA |
Anode voltage UA : |
Maximum value so that the anode current IA ≤ 30 mA (typical 120-300 V DC) |
Deflector voltage: |
max. 50 V DC |
Glass bulb: |
130 mm Ø approx. |
Total length: |
260 mm approx. |
Gas filling: |
Neon |