Electric Current Collection

Pulvermacher's chain
5311895 Pulvermacher's chain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pulvermacher's chain: the patient would hold the handles of the zinc/copper/zinc chain, each link of which was wound round wood)

Reconstruction of Andre-Marie Ampere's investigation of the behaviour of an electric current in a magnetic field
5311982 Reconstruction of Andre-Marie Ampere's investigation of the behaviour of an electric current in a magnetic field; (add.info)

Pulvermacher's chain
5311888 Pulvermacher's chain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pulvermacher's chain: the patient would hold the handles of the zinc/copper/zinc chain, each link of which was wound round wood)

Engraving depicting a man having a turn on the galvanic battery which would shock the person holding it, 19th century
5309440 Engraving depicting a man having a turn on the galvanic battery which would shock the person holding it, 19th century; (add.info)

Reconstruction of Andre-Marie Ampere's investigation of the behaviour of an electric current in a magnetic field
5311723 Reconstruction of Andre-Marie Ampere's investigation of the behaviour of an electric current in a magnetic field; (add.info)

Edison's commutator
5311727 Edison's commutator; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Edison's commutator. Thomas Edison (1847-1931) an American inventor and businessman

The Atlantic Cable (engraving)
2785728 The Atlantic Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Atlantic Cable)

Opening of the Liverpool Docks overhead Electric Railway (engraving)
1604010 Opening of the Liverpool Docks overhead Electric Railway (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Early 19th century experiment with electricity on the human body. From The Cyclopaedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature by Abraham Rees, published London 1820

Souter Lighthouse Along The Coast Under Ominous Storm Clouds; South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England

Souter Lighthouse Under Ominous Storm Clouds; South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England

Mad scientist
MODEL RELEASED. Mad scientist with a floating orb, conceptual computer artwork

Illustration of parallel circuit

Illustration of an alternator, anti-clockwise current

Illustration of an alternator, clockwise current

Illustration of Daniell cell, electrochemical cell consisting of copper and zinc plates immersed in

Illustration of cross-section through metal wire, electrons flowing from negative charge to positive charge

Illustration of how a solar-powered calculator works, photon giving energy to an electron in a silicon atom, electron then flies out and joins with others to make electric current

Illustration of electric current flowing through coil and producing magnetic field

Illustration of electric current producing magnetic field

Faradays experiment proves that a single metal can provide an electric current

Faradays experiment showing that the contact of two metals do not develop an electric current

Oersted discovers the deviation of a magnetic needle by a closed electric current (1820)

Electromagnetic experiment using battery connected to wires, clamp stand, and paper clips

Lightbulb attached to ammeter

Electromagnetic experiment, battery connected to wires on clamp stand, lifting paper clips

Using electric gauge to test current, close-up

Ayrton-Jones ampere balance C016 / 2034
Ayrton-Jones ampere balance. This apparatus is used to measure a standard value for the ampere, the international (SI) unit of electric current

Blasting trigger mechanism, artwork
Blasting trigger mechanism, historical artwork. The cutaway section shows the internal mechanism that is triggered by the plunger used to set off an explosion

Nanopore DNA sequencing, conceptual image C013 / 8901
Nanopore DNA sequencing, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand (green and red) being sequenced (letters) as it passes through a nanopore (tiny hole)

Hydrogen fuel cell, artwork
Hydrogen fuel cell, computer artwork. This is a clean and efficient power source. Hydrogen is liberated from a natural source such as methanol or natural gases

Nanowire tweezers, computer artwork
Nanowire tweezers. Computer artwork showing nanowires (grey cylinders) surrounded by an electric field (red and yellow). The electric field, known as an optoelectronic tweezer

Digital multimeter. This device is a combined digital ammeter and voltmeter. From these it can also derive resistance. An ammeter measures the number of amperes (electric current) in a circuit

Measuring electric current. Circuit diagram showing the arrangement of equipment used to measure electric current flowing through a component. The components are represented by standard symbols

Girl touching a plasma globe
MODEL RELEASED. Girl touching a plasma globe. She is nine years old. A plasma globe is a glass sphere filled with a gas at low pressure. In the centre is a metal ball charged with electricity

Iontophoresis equipment

Iontophoresis for excess sweating
Iontophoresis. This is a treatment for excess sweating of the hands

Orange battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver) electrodes have been inserted into an orange and connected to wires to produce electricity. The voltmeter (top) is showing the voltage generated

Tomato battery
Lemon battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver) electrodes have been inserted into a lemon and connected to wires to produce electricity. The voltmeter (top) is showing the voltage generated

Andre-Marie Ampere, French physicist
Andre-Marie Ampere (1775-1836), French physicist and pioneer of electrodynamics. Ampere also worked as a mathematician and chemist. He was elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1814

Electricity power pylon
Electric Power Pylon spreads the energy to the Grid

Electroplating, 19th century
Electroplating. Artwork showing an inspection of a workers skill in the technique of electroplating. The electroplated object is being examined

William Nicholson and Anthony Carlisle
William Nicholson (1753-1815) English physicist and inventor and Anthony Carlisle (1768-1840), English surgeon. In 1800 Nicholson made the first Voltaic Pile constructed in England which he

Oersted discovering electromagnetism
Engraving of Hans Christian Oersted, a Danish physicist, born in 1777 died in 1851. He is seen here with his assistant observing an experiment to demonstrate the effect of an electric current on a

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"Unleashing the Power: Exploring the Fascinating World of Electric Current" The Atlantic Cable (engraving): A groundbreaking achievement that connected continents, the Atlantic Cable revolutionized communication by transmitting electric current beneath the ocean's depths. Opening of the Liverpool Docks overhead Electric Railway (engraving): Witnessing progress in motion, this electrifying railway marked a significant milestone in transportation history, propelling cities into an era of efficient and sustainable travel. Early 19th-century experiment with electricity on the human body: Delving into scientific curiosity, pioneers dared to explore electricity's effects on our bodies, paving the way for medical advancements and understanding electrical currents within us. Souter Lighthouse Under Ominous Storm Clouds; South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England: Amidst nature's fury, Souter Lighthouse stands tall as a beacon of safety powered by electric current – a testament to mankind harnessing energy even amidst adversity. Illustration of parallel circuit: Uniting multiple paths for electric flow, parallel circuits exemplify teamwork and efficiency as they distribute power seamlessly across interconnected devices or systems. Illustration of an alternator - anti-clockwise current: Embracing innovation in electrical generation, alternators spin against time itself to produce alternating currents that drive countless machines we rely on daily. Illustration of Daniell cell - electrochemical marvel: With copper and zinc plates immersed within it, Daniell cells demonstrate how chemical reactions can generate steady flows – unlocking new possibilities for powering our world. Illustration of cross-section through metal wire - electron migration revealed: Peering inside a metal wire reveals electrons journeying from negative charges towards positive ones – showcasing how these tiny particles enable electricity to flow effortlessly through conductors. Illuminating solar-powered calculators' magic dance.